Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese term or phrase:
~{PPTFHgK.~}
English translation:
it flows smoothly and flawlessly
Added to glossary by
IChun Lin
Oct 7, 2005 15:35
18 yrs ago
Chinese term
行云如水
Chinese to English
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Folklore
General Term
他的太极拳十分上级，如行云如水。
How to translate 行云如水?
Is it refering to well-versed and familiarity?
Advise.
How to translate 行云如水?
Is it refering to well-versed and familiarity?
Advise.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | smooth and flawless |
IChun Lin
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| 4 +2 | natural and smooth |
Ralph Dunsdon
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Proposed translations
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Chinese term (edited):
~{PPTFHgK.~}
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smooth and flawless
I think the keyword here is flawless. The forms or movements are executed flawlessly, one form flows into another, more like dance instead of martial arts.
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Chinese term (edited):
~{PPTFHgK.~}
natural and smooth
(describes a style of writing) like floating clouds and flowing water. also written ~{HgPPTFAwK.~}
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