良辰美景
良辰美景 (liáng chén měi jǐng) literally means “good time beautiful scenery” and expresses “a fine occasion and lovely scenery”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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A fine occasion and lovely scenery
Pronunciation: liáng chén měi jǐng Literal meaning: Good time beautiful scenery
Origin & Usage
Xie Lingyun wrote that fine hours, beautiful scenery, a heart at ease and joy in the doing are four things rarely granted together. The idiom keeps the first two: a good time (良辰) and a fine view (美景). Because the original insists that the four seldom coincide, the phrase carries a note of conditional luck rather than simple pleasure — the setting is right, which is only part of what is needed. Occasions worth not wasting, often with mild regret that something is spoiling it.
Examples
English: "The wedding was held on a perfect day, surrounded by stunning landscapes."
Chinese: 婚礼在良辰美景中举行，令人难忘。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 良辰美景 mean in English?
良辰美景 (liáng chén měi jǐng) literally translates to “Good time beautiful scenery” and is used to express “A fine occasion and lovely scenery”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 良辰美景 used?
Situation: The wedding was held on a perfect day, surrounded by stunning landscapes.
What is the pinyin for 良辰美景?
The pinyin pronunciation for 良辰美景 is “liáng chén měi jǐng”.