川流不息

การออกเสียง: chuān liú bù xī ความหมายตามตัวอักษร: River flows without ceasing

ต้นกำเนิดและการใช้งาน

This idiom describes rivers (川) flowing (流) without (不) ceasing (息). The natural image of perpetually flowing water represents continuous movement or activity. The phrase appeared in classical texts describing busy markets and prosperous cities. It captures the vitality of constant activity. Modern usage commonly describes heavy traffic, busy streets, or any situation characterized by continuous, uninterrupted flow of people, vehicles, or activity.

ตัวอย่าง

ภาษาอังกฤษ: "The busy street sees constant traffic day and night."

ภาษาจีน: 这条繁忙的街道车流川流不息。