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花前月下 (huā qián yuè xià) — a romantic setting (lit. 'before flowers, under the moon')

Definition

Idiom for a romantic setting — literally 'before flowers, under the moon', used to describe lovers' tender moments. It evokes a poetic, idealized atmosphere rather than a specific place.

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a romantic setting (lit. 'before flowers, under the moon')

Examples

  • 花前月下，。
    Tā men cháng cháng zài huā qián yuè xià màn bù, hù sù zhōng cháng.
    They often stroll in the romantic moonlight among flowers, pouring out their hearts to each other.
  • 花前月下。
    Zhè shǒu shī miáo xiě le liàn rén huā qián yuè xià de tián mì shí guāng.
    This poem depicts the sweet moments of lovers in a romantic setting.
  • 花前月下，，。
    huā qián yuè xià, Liáng chén měi jǐng, kě xī nǐ bú zài wǒ shēn biān.
    Flowers and moonlight, a beautiful moment — it's a pity you're not by my side.

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