歲寒三友
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Chinese[edit]
the cold months; winter | pine, bamboo and ume; music, wine and poetry | ||
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trad. (歲寒三友) | 歲寒 | 三友 | |
simp. (岁寒三友) | 岁寒 | 三友 |
Etymology[edit]
Pine, bamboo and plum blossoms do not wither in winter; therefore, they are known as the "three friends of winter".
Pronunciation[edit]
Idiom[edit]
歲寒三友
Descendants[edit]
See also[edit]
- 四君子 (Sì Jūnzǐ)