roadside pavilion; place of farewell
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Meanings
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roadside pavilion; pavilion for travelers to rest; place for farewells
literaryA traditional architectural feature often found along roads outside city walls in ancient times. It frequently appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry as a symbol of parting and travel.
Gǔ古
dào道
páng旁
de的
cháng长
tíng亭
shì是
lǚ旅
rén人
xiē歇
jiǎo脚
de的
hǎo好
dì地
fang方
。
The roadside pavilion by the ancient path is a good place for travelers to rest.
Tā他
men们
zài在
cháng长
tíng亭
yī依
yī依
xī惜
bié别
。
They bid a reluctant farewell at the roadside pavilion.
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Gǔ古
dài代
wén文
rén人
cháng常
zài在
cháng长
tíng亭
sòng送
bié别
yǒu友
rén人
，
bìng并
zuò作
shī诗
liú留
niàn念
。
Ancient literati often saw off friends at roadside pavilions and composed poems in memory of the occasion.
Zhè这
zuò座
cháng长
tíng亭
jiàn见
zhèng证
le了
wú无
shù数
de的
jù聚
sàn散
lí离
hé合
。
This roadside pavilion has witnessed countless meetings and partings.
Xī夕
yáng阳
xià下
de的
cháng长
tíng亭
xiǎn显
dé得
gé格
wài外
jì寂
liáo寥
。
The pavilion under the setting sun appears especially lonely.