长亭短亭 — “Refers to ancient roadside pavilions used for farewells”
长亭短亭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to ancient roadside pavilions used for farewells”. Symbolizing a long and distant journey and the melancholy of parting. Literally, “Long pavilions, short pavilions”.
长亭短亭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- zhǎng长tā他rén人zhì志qì气，，miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风Boost others' morale, undermine your own
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- zhǎng长ào傲shì饰fēi非cultivate arrogance and conceal wrongs
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- cháng长xū吁duǎn短tàn叹to sigh frequently with distress
- cháng长xū吁duǎn短qì气to sigh repeatedly and mournfully
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What does 长亭短亭 mean?
长亭短亭 (cháng tíng duǎn tíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to ancient roadside pavilions used for farewells”.
How do you pronounce 长亭短亭?
长亭短亭 is pronounced cháng tíng duǎn tíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 长亭短亭 literally mean?
Literally, 长亭短亭 means “Long pavilions, short pavilions”. It is used to mean “refers to ancient roadside pavilions used for farewells”.
What is the Chinese definition of 长亭短亭?
古时设在路旁的亭舍，常用为饯别处。也指旅程遥远。