Idiom: 一日三秋 (yī rì sān qiū)
Literal Meaning: A Day Feels Like Three Autumns
Explanation: 一日三秋 (yī rì sān qiū) refers to the feeling of missing someone so much that even a single day feels like three seasons of autumn. This idiom expresses deep longing and affection, often used to describe a person’s feelings for their loved ones when they are separated.
means to observe things only superficially, similar to the English phrase “to take a cursory glance.”
Chinese Idiom Stories
Once upon a time, there was a scholar named Zhang who lived far away from his beloved. Every day, he would gaze at the moon and remember her beautiful smile. Time felt incredibly slow for him, and each day seemed to drag on endlessly. He would often say, “Being apart from her for a day feels like three autumns.” His friends laughed at his exaggeration, but Zhang’s heartfelt words resonated deeply with those who had loved and lost.
As the seasons changed, Zhang continued to miss his beloved. He wrote her letters filled with his feelings, hoping they would reunite soon. He often looked forward to the day when he could hold her hand again and tell her how much he missed her.
Zhang’s story reminds us of the power of love and longing, and how time can feel different when we are separated from those we cherish.
Idiom Example Sentences
- 一日不見，如隔三秋。
- yī rì bù jiàn ， rú gé sān qiū
- If we don’t see each other for a day, it feels like three years have passed.
Practice Exercise
- 簡答題: 你覺得「一日三秋」這個成語表達了什麼樣的情感？
Nǐ juéde “yī rì sān qiū” zhège chéngyǔ biǎodále shénme yàng de qínggǎn?
What kind of emotion do you think the idiom “A Day Feels Like Three Autumns” expresses?
Answer: A feeling of longing and missing someone dearly.
Multiple Choice Questions
選擇題: 在什麼情況下你會用「一日三秋」這個成語？
In what situation would you use the idiom “A Day Feels Like Three Autumns”?
Nǐ huì zài shénme qíngkuàng xià yòng “yī rì sān qiū” zhège chéngyǔ?
A) 開心的時候
B) 想念別人的時候
C) 忙碌的時候
D) 生氣的時候
Answer:
B) 想念別人的時候 (When missing someone)
