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How to Say ‘The moonlight is scooped up’ in Traditional Chinese

月色被打撈起

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This poetic imagery suggests an attempt to hold onto a transient moment.

Phrase Breakdown

月色

被打撈起

Word-by-Word Breakdown

月色

[yuè sè]

moonlight

The light emitted from the moon.

Example

安靜的夜晚,月色如水。

On a quiet night, the moonlight is like water.

[bèi]

is

Used for passive voice.

Example

他的努力被大家看見。

His efforts are seen by everyone.

打撈起

[dǎ lāo qǐ]

to be salvaged

To be taken or lifted from the water.

Example

沉船被打撈起來了。

The sunken ship has been salvaged.

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