兰因絮果
lán​yīn​xù​guǒ

happy start, sad end

  • created sense approved 兰因絮果/蘭因絮果 · lán​yīn​xù​guǒ · happy start, sad end — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    兰因絮果 / 蘭因絮果

    lán​yīn​xù​guǒ

    happy start, sad end

    Describes a relationship, especially a marriage, that starts out beautifully but ends in separation or sorrow; the contrast between a happy beginning and a sad end.

    兰 (literal) → 兰/蘭 · lán · orchid 因 (literal) → 因 · yīn · reason 絮 (literal) → 絮 · xù · fluff 果 (literal) → 果 · guǒ · result

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