藕斷絲連

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lit. lotus roots may break, but the fiber remains joined (idiom); lovers part, but still long for one another

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. lotus roots may break, but the fiber remains joined (idiom); lovers part, but still long for one another

Written Forms

藕斷絲連Traditional · Main Form
藕断丝连Alternate Form

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