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一波三折 Meaning

一波三折

Learn the meaning of 一波三折, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 一波三折 means calligraphic flourish with many twists.

Meaning in English

Calligraphic flourish with many twists

Chinese一波三折
Pinyinyi1 bo1 san1 zhe2
Definitionscalligraphic flourish with many twists; fig. many twists and turns
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What does 一波三折 mean?

一波三折 means calligraphic flourish with many twists.

How do you pronounce 一波三折?

一波三折 is pronounced yi1 bo1 san1 zhe2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 一波三折 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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