一览无余
一览无余 (yī lǎn wú yú) literally means “one glance nothing remaining” and expresses “take in everything at a glance”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
Also searched as: yi lan wu yu, yi lan wu yu,一览无余 meaning, 一览无余 in english
Take in everything at a glance
Pronunciation: yī lǎn wú yú Literal meaning: One glance nothing remaining
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes being able to see everything in one (一) glance (览) with nothing (无) remaining hidden (余). The phrase appeared in classical landscape descriptions praising expansive vistas. It captures the clarity and completeness of unobstructed vision. Beyond physical scenery, it can describe situations where everything is transparent and easily understood. Modern usage describes panoramic views, comprehensive understanding, or situations where nothing is hidden from observation.
Examples
English: "From the mountaintop, the entire valley was visible at a glance."
Chinese: 从山顶上，整个山谷一览无余。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 一览无余 mean in English?
一览无余 (yī lǎn wú yú) literally translates to “One glance nothing remaining” and is used to express “Take in everything at a glance”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 一览无余 used?
Situation: From the mountaintop, the entire valley was visible at a glance.
What is the pinyin for 一览无余?
The pinyin pronunciation for 一览无余 is “yī lǎn wú yú”.