一葉知秋

jat1 jip6 zi1 cau1

lit. the falling of one leaf heralds the coming of autumn (idiom) · fig. a small sign can indicate a great trend · a straw in the wind

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. the falling of one leaf heralds the coming of autumn (idiom)
  2. fig. a small sign can indicate a great trend
  3. a straw in the wind

Written Forms

一葉知秋Traditional · Main Form
一叶知秋Alternate Form

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