蒹葭倚玉樹

简 蒹葭倚玉树 · 繁 蒹葭倚玉樹
Mandarin · pinyin jiān jiā yǐ yù shù

Meanings

  1. lit. reeds leaning on a jade tree (idiom)
  2. fig. the lowly associating with the noble; the weak seeking help from the strong
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蒹
jiān · reed, Phragmites communis
葭
jiā · bulrush, reed; flute, whistle
倚
yǐ · rely on, depend on; lean heavily
玉
yù · jade, precious stone, gem
樹
shù · tree; plant; set up, establish
树
shù · tree; plant; set up, establish
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1–1–3–4–4 · jian1 jia1 yi3 yu4 shu4

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蒹葭倚玉樹 · jian1 jia1 yi3 yu4 shu4
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Exact source record蒹葭倚玉樹 蒹葭倚玉树 [jian1 jia1 yi3 yu4 shu4] /lit. reeds leaning on a jade tree (idiom)/fig. the lowly associating with the noble; the weak seeking help from the strong/