曲径通幽

曲徑通幽
qūjìng-tōngyōu
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 a winding path leads to a secluded spot
  2. 2 hidden beauty found by following a twisting trail

Examples

Yuánlín lǐ qūjìngtōngyōu, měi zhuǎn yīgè wān dōu yǒu xīn de jīngxǐ.
In the garden, winding paths lead to secluded corners; every turn brings a new surprise.
Zhèjiā cháguǎn cáng zài xiǎoxiàng shēnchù, qūjìngtōngyōu, bié yǒu yīfān qíngdiào.
The teahouse is tucked deep in an alley; a winding path leads to it, giving it a unique atmosphere.

Tips

history
From Tang poet Chang Jian's 《》: 曲径通幽 ('a winding path leads to a secluded place; deep among flowers and trees stands the meditation hall').

Stroke Order

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tōng
yōu