山高水远 shān gāo shuǐ yuǎn

DEFINITIONS

  1. mountains are high and waters are far; a poetic expression describing a long and difficult journey, usually indicating a great distance or difficulty

CHARACTERS

山 shān mountain, hill, peak
高 gāo high, tall; lofty, elevated
水 shuǐ water, liquid, lotion, juice
远 yuǎn distant, remote, far; profound