鴻溝 hóng gōu

(fig.) gulf; wide gap; chasm

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (fig.) gulf
  2. 2. wide gap
  3. 3. chasm
  4. 4. (originally) the Hong Canal in Henan, which in ancient times formed the border between enemies Chu 楚chǔ and Han 汉hàn

Characters

Character Meaning
鴻 hóng
great; large; eastern bean goose
溝 gōu
ditch; gutter; groove