Idioms about Desolation

Broken Wells and Decadent Walls Broken well bars and collapsed short walls. Describes a desolate and dilapidated scene

Barbaric Smoke and Miasma Refers to the smoke and miasma in the south.

Barren Land A barren land where no grass, trees or crops grow. Describes desolate and barren.

Barely a thousand miles of land Barely: empty. Describes the scene of a large amount of desolate land caused by natural disasters or wars.

Deserted and uninhabited 人烟：指住户、居民，因有烹烟的地方就有人居住。 It describes a remote and desolate place where no one can be seen.

Thorns and hazelnuts as far as the eye can see Thorns and hazelnuts: thorny bushes. As far as the eye can see, there are all thorns and hazelnuts. It describes the desolate scene everywhere after a change. It is also a metaphor for a difficult situation with many obstacles.

Withered Branches and Failed Leaves Failure: decay. The dry branches of the trees and the decayed flowers and leaves. It describes the desolate and destructive appearance.

Barbarian Smoke and Miasma Rain Refers to the smoke and rain with miasma in the south. It also refers to a very desolate place.

Sound of Footsteps Sound of Footsteps. Originally, it refers to a person who has lived in a desolate and lonely place for a long time, and is pleased with the sudden visit of others. Later, it is often used as a metaphor for rare visitors.