好山 好水 好风光嘛
“Beautiful mountains, good water, great scenery.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Is that not exactly what retirement needs, a quiet place?”
好山 好水 好风光嘛
“Beautiful mountains, good water, great scenery.”
要是人老心不老
“But if the body ages while the heart does not,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese retirement ideals strongly favor tranquil, scenic countryside settings reminiscent of pastoral retreats.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
beautiful mountains and rivers; fine natural scenery
A popular parallel idiom used to compliment picturesque rural or scenic environments.
wonderful sights; gorgeous views
Frequently paired with '好山好水' to complete a rhythmic, appreciative description of nature.
Marks the statement as an obvious, self-evident truth that validates the previous statement.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“What a place of stunning scenery, fresh air,”
“and see the magnificent scenery by myself.”
“They'll be surrounded by hills and rivers that provide perfect scenery.”
“The scenery here is beautiful. Isn't it nice?”
“What lovely scenery!”