EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 2 MIN
藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián)
from 每天成语|Chinese Idioms in Stories · host 每天成语
📖 Today's 成语: 藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián) Meaning: The lotus root breaks, but the fibers remain connected (lingering ties) Summary: The idiom 藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián) uses the physical property of a lotus root—which produces sticky, unbreakable fibers even when snapped—as a metaphor for human relationships. While it can describe romantic pining, it is often used critically to describe people who are unable to make a clean break or who maintain 'strings-attached' relationships. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián) | 每天成语
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📖 Today's 成语: 藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián) Meaning: The lotus root breaks, but the fibers remain connected (lingering ties) Summary: The idiom 藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián) uses the physical property of a lotus root—which produces sticky, unbreakable fibers even when snapped—as a metaphor for human relationships. While it can describe romantic pining, it is often used critically to describe people who are unable to make a clean break or who maintain 'strings-attached' relationships. Read the full trans...
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