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源远流长
yuán yuǎn liú cháng
Meaning
- (idiom) of long standing; with a long history; stretching back to ancient times
Definition
源头很远，水流很长。比喻历史悠久，根底深厚。
A distant source and a long stream; meaning long history and deep roots.
Usage
用于形容文化、传统、友谊等历史悠久、影响深远的事物。
Used to describe things with long history and profound influence, such as culture, tradition, or friendship.
Examples
- 1 中华文化源远流长，博大精深。（Chinese culture has a long history and is extensive and profound.）
- 2 两国人民的友谊源远流长，可以追溯到古代。（The friendship between the two peoples has a long history dating back to ancient times.）
- 3 这个家族的传统源远流长，已经传承了数百年。（This family's tradition has a long history and has been passed down for hundreds of years.）
- 4 中医理论源远流长，对世界医学有重要贡献。（Traditional Chinese medicine theory has a long history and has made important contributions to world medicine.）
- 5 丝绸之路的历史源远流长，促进了东西方交流。（The history of the Silk Road is long-standing, promoting exchanges between East and West.）
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