藕斷絲連

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Chinese

root of lotus
to break; to judge; absolutely
to break; to judge; absolutely; decidedly
 
silk; thread; trace
even; as; to join
even; as; to join; to link; successively
 
trad. (藕斷絲連)
simp. (藕断丝连)
Literally: “the lotus root is broken, (but) threads (still) connect (the two pieces)”.

Etymology

The lotus root is a tuberous plant, with lots of threads. Therefore, when you break it, a number of threads will still be attached.

Pronunciation


Note: Jieyang.

Idiom

藕斷絲連

  1. the ties are severed, but not completely; to still have a thing for somebody; to still pine for somebody

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Descendants

  • Bouyei: ngoujduanqsiylianf