一叶知秋

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. the falling of one leaf heralds the coming of autumn (idiom)

   • yīyèzhīqiū,shíjiānguòdezhēnkuài.

     一叶知秋，时间过得真快。🔊

     A single falling leaf tells of autumn's arrival, and time passes so quickly.

2. 貳名noun

   fig. a small sign can indicate a great trend

   • yīyèzhīqiū,wǒmenyīnggāizǎozuòzhǔnbèi.

     一叶知秋，我们应该早做准备。🔊

     A single falling leaf signals autumn, so we should prepare early.

3. 參名noun

   a straw in the wind

   • yīyèzhīqiū,wǒmenyīnggāizǎozuòzhǔnbèi.

     一叶知秋，我们应该早做准备。🔊

     A single leaf falling signals the coming of autumn, so we should prepare early.