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How to Say ‘A secret kept for a thousand years’ in Traditional Chinese

千年的秘密

💬 Usage Tip: Emphasizes the idea of ancient, enduring mysteries.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Relates to China's long history and the aura of mystery surrounding its ancient traditions.

Phrase Breakdown

千年的

秘密

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[qiān]

thousand

The number 1000.

Example

那是千年的文化遺產。

That is a thousand-year-old cultural heritage.

[nián]

year

A unit of time, 12 months.

Example

古老的建築有百年的歷史。

The ancient building has a history of hundred years.

[de]

of

Used to indicate possession.

Example

這是他的房子。

This is his house.

秘密

[mì mì]

secret

Something kept from being known or seen by others.

Example

他們之間有一個巨大秘密。

There is a big secret between them.

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