源远流长
yuán yuǎn liú cháng
of long standing and deep roots
Character by character
源yuán
source
source
远yuǎn
distant
distant
流liú
flow
flow
长cháng
long
long
Example
中国的节日文化源远流长。
China’s festival culture goes back a very long way.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
For culture, history and friendship.
Learn this in Lesson 32 · HSK 5–6: 传统节日 (The traditional festivals)
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