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Purple mountain majesties + brightly-shining streams

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Confanity

山紫水明 san.shi.sui.mei Literally: mountain – purple – water – bright Alternately: The purple color of mountains reflecting sunlight and the clarity of (mountain) streams or lakes. This phrase suggests the purity and beauty of natural landscapes in general. “Nature is … Continue reading →

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