大江南北 (dà) — north and south of the Yangtze River; (fig.) all over China
Definition
Literally 'north and south of the Yangtze River,' this idiom is a poetic way to say 'all over China' or 'throughout the land.' It emphasizes widespread, nationwide reach rather than a literal geographic reference.
idiom
north and south of the Yangtze River(fig.) all over China
Examples
- 大江南北。Lái zì dà de rén men dài lái le bù tóng de wén huà.People from all over China have brought different cultures.
- 大江南北。Tā de gē shēng chuán biàn le dà.His singing voice has spread across the whole country.
- 大江南北。dà Dōu zài huān dù chūn jié.Everyone across the land is celebrating the Spring Festival.
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