intertwined branches; a devoted married couple
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
(of plants from different roots) to grow together; to have intertwining branches
literaryIn ancient times, this phenomenon was considered an auspicious omen. Primarily used in classical or highly literary contexts.
Yuán园
zhōng中
yǒu有
jiā嘉
mù木
，
zhī枝
gàn干
jié结
chéng成
lián连
lǐ理
。
In the garden, there is a fine tree whose branches have grown together.
Chuán传
shuō说
kàn看
jiàn见
lián连
lǐ理
zhī枝
shì是
xiáng祥
ruì瑞
zhī之
zhào兆
。
Legend has it that seeing intertwined branches is an auspicious sign.
noun
a metaphor for a devoted and affectionate married couple
literaryA poetic and formal term, often used in blessings for marriages or in classical literature.
Yuàn愿
nǐ你
men们
yǒng永
jié结
lián连
lǐ理
，
bái白
tóu头
xié偕
lǎo老
。
May you be forever joined as a devoted couple and grow old together.
Zài在
tiān天
yuàn愿
zuò作
bǐ比
yì翼
niǎo鸟
，
zài在
dì地
yuàn愿
wéi为
lián连
lǐ理
zhī枝
。
In heaven we wish to be two lovebirds flying together; on earth, two trees with branches intertwined.