as for; regarding; if we turn to
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesparticle
as for; regarding (used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a topic)
literaryA classical Chinese particle used to begin discourse or introduce a new topic, often found in literary prose.
Ruò若
fú夫
rì日
chū出
ér而
lín林
fēi霏
kāi开
，
yún云
guī归
ér而
yán岩
xué穴
míng暝
。
As for the sunrise, when the forest mist clears; when clouds gather, the mountain caves darken.
Ruò若
fú夫
yín霪
yǔ雨
fēi霏
fēi霏
，
lián连
yuè月
bù不
kāi开
。
As for the continuous rain falling thick and fast, it does not clear for months.
particle
turning to; if we turn to (indicates a shift to another aspect or topic)
literaryUsed to indicate a transition or shift in topic to another aspect, often implying a contrast or new direction in classical prose.
Ruò若
fú夫
bǎi百
xìng姓
zhī之
shēng生
jì计
，
zé则
dāng当
lìng另
yì议
。
Turning to the livelihood of the common people, that should be discussed separately.
Ruò若
fú夫
chéng成
gōng功
zhī之
dào道
，
fēi非
yī一
zhāo朝
yī一
xī夕
suǒ所
néng能
zhì至
yě也
。
If we turn to the path of success, it cannot be achieved in a single day.