vast flatland for galloping; smooth sailing
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
vast flat land where horses can gallop freely; wide expanse of flat country
literaryOriginally describes open plains suitable for horseback riding. Often used after crossing mountains or rough terrain. Can be used figuratively to describe a smooth, obstacle-free path forward in work or life.
Fān翻
guò过
shān山
gāng岗
，
jiù就
shì是
yī一
mǎ马
píng平
chuān川
le了
。
Once you cross the ridge, it's a vast open plain.
Guò过
le了
zhè这
piàn片
shān山
qū区
，
qián前
miàn面
jiù就
shì是
yī一
mǎ马
píng平
chuān川
de的
Huá华
běi北
píng平
yuán原
。
Past this mountainous area lies the vast, flat North China Plain.
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Zhǐ只
yào要
áo熬
guò过
zhè这
duàn段
kùn困
nán难
shí时
qī期
，
qián前
miàn面
jiù就
shì是
yī一
mǎ马
píng平
chuān川
。
As long as we get through this difficult period, it will be smooth sailing ahead.
Cǎo草
yuán原
shang上
shì是
yī一
mǎ马
píng平
chuān川
，
shì视
yě野
fēi非
cháng常
kāi开
kuò阔
。
The grassland is a vast flat expanse with very open views.