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车水马龙
Idiomchē shuǐ mǎ lóng
Description
车水马龙的意思是路上车很多、人很多，非常热闹。
车水马龙 means there are many cars and people on the road, very lively.
我们常常用它来说一个城市或者一条街很繁华。
We often use 车水马龙 to describe a city or street that is very bustling.
Meanings
车水马龙chē shuǐ mǎ lóng
heavy traffic; a busy, bustling scene
节日的时候，街上车水马龙。
During festivals, the streets are bustling with traffic.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'carriages like water, horses like a dragon', describing endless flowing traffic.
- Nuance
describes lively urban bustle, often with a positive or admiring tone.
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