陵谷变迁 — “Refers to the profound and dramatic changes that occur over time”
陵谷变迁 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the profound and dramatic changes that occur over time”. Signifying that what was once prominent might become humble, and vice-versa, or that the world itself undergoes significant transformations. It emphasizes the impermanence and vicissitudes of life and the environment. Literally, “Hills turn into valleys and valleys into hills; Mounds and valleys change”.
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What does 陵谷变迁 mean?
陵谷变迁 (líng gǔ biàn qiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the profound and dramatic changes that occur over time”.
How do you pronounce 陵谷变迁?
陵谷变迁 is pronounced líng gǔ biàn qiān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 陵谷变迁 literally mean?
Literally, 陵谷变迁 means “Hills turn into valleys and valleys into hills; Mounds and valleys change”. It is used to mean “refers to the profound and dramatic changes that occur over time”.
What is the Chinese definition of 陵谷变迁?
陵：大土山；谷：两山之间的夹道。丘陵变山谷，山谷变丘陵。比喻世事变迁，高下易位。