望杏瞻榆 — “Observing apricot and elm trees”
望杏瞻榆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to observe the signs of nature, such as apricot blossoms and elm leaves, to determine the proper time for agricultural activities; to encourage or remind people to sow and cultivate according to the seasonal calendar”. Literally, “Observing apricot and elm trees”.
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What does 望杏瞻榆 mean?
望杏瞻榆 (wàng xìng zhān yú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to observe the signs of nature, such as apricot blossoms and elm leaves, to determine the proper time for agricultural activities; to encourage or remind people to sow and cultivate according to the seasonal calendar”.
How do you pronounce 望杏瞻榆?
望杏瞻榆 is pronounced wàng xìng zhān yú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 望杏瞻榆 literally mean?
Literally, 望杏瞻榆 means “Observing apricot and elm trees”. It is used to mean “to observe the signs of nature, such as apricot blossoms and elm leaves, to determine the proper time for agricultural activities; to encourage or remind people to sow and cultivate according to the seasonal calendar”.
What is the Chinese definition of 望杏瞻榆?
杏：杏花。指按时令劝勉耕种