曲径通幽

曲徑通幽

qūjìngtōngyōu

idiom

Meanings

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

Characters

winding, crooked

Examples

园林里曲径通幽，每转一个弯都有新的惊喜。

Yuánlín lǐ qū jìng tōng yōu, měi zhuǎn yī gè wān dōu yǒu xīn de jīngxǐ.

In the garden, winding paths lead to secluded corners; every turn brings a new surprise.

这家茶馆藏在小巷深处，曲径通幽，别有一番情调。

Zhè jiā cháguǎn cáng zài xiǎo xiàng shēnchù, qū jìng tōng yōu, bié yǒu yī fān 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 《题破山寺后禅院》: 曲径通幽处，禅房花木深 ('a winding path leads to a secluded place; deep among flowers and trees stands the meditation hall').

Stroke Order

曲 qǔ

径 jìng

通 tōng

幽 yōu