Chinese

sānqiū
Meaning: three autumns; three years; a long time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他們兩人的感情很好,真是一日不見,如隔三秋。
他们两人的感情很好,真是一日不见,如隔三秋。
They have a very good relationship; truly, missing each other for one day feels like three years.
一日不見,如隔三秋。
A day without seeing you is like three years.

Usage Notes

Often used in the idiom '一日不見,如隔三秋' (a day apart seems like three years) to express deep longing.

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