ferry and bridge; means of guidance or transition
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
ferry and bridge
literaryLiteral meaning, refers to crossing points over water.
Gǔ古
dài代
jiāo交
tōng通
bù不
biàn便
，
jīn津
liáng梁
zhī之
shè设
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
In ancient times when transportation was difficult, the establishment of ferries and bridges was crucial.
Hé河
liú流
zǔ阻
gé隔
，
xiū修
jiàn建
jīn津
liáng梁
fāng方
néng能
tōng通
xíng行
。
The river was a barrier; only by building a ferry or bridge could one pass.
noun
means of guidance; transitional method
literaryMetaphorical use, common in classical and formal writing to refer to a guide, key, or stepping stone to understanding or achieving something.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
shì是
chū初
xué学
zhě者
liǎo了
jiě解
zhé哲
xué学
de的
jīn津
liáng梁
。
This book is a guide for beginners to understand philosophy.
Yǔ语
yán言
shì是
wén文
huà化
jiāo交
liú流
de的
jīn津
liáng梁
。
Language is a bridge for cultural exchange.
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Tā他
yǐ以
zhè这
bù部
zuò作
pǐn品
wéi为
jīn津
liáng梁
，
jìn进
rù入
le了
wén文
xué学
diàn殿
táng堂
。
Using this work as a stepping stone, he entered the hall of literature.