幽谷 (yōu gǔ) — deep, secluded valley; isolation, obscurity (figurative)
Definition
A literary term for a deep, quiet valley hidden from the world — 'a secluded valley' with a poetic, nature-writing feel, not the everyday word for valley (谷). Used figuratively to suggest isolation or retreat from society.
noun
deepsecluded valleyisolationobscurity (figurative)
Examples
- 幽谷。Zhè zuò shān lǐ yǒu yí gè měi lì de yōu gǔ.There is a beautiful secluded valley in this mountain.
- 幽谷，。yōu gǔ Zhōng xī shuǐ chán chán, niǎo yǔ huā xiāng.In the secluded valley, streams murmur and birds sing among fragrant flowers.
- 幽谷，。Tā xuǎn zé yǐn jū zài yōu gǔ, yuǎn lí chén xiāo.He chose to live in seclusion in a secluded valley, far from the noise of the world.
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