月里嫦娥 — “A woman of exceptional beauty and grace”
月里嫦娥 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a woman of exceptional beauty and grace”. Often compared to Chang'e, the Moon Goddess. Literally, “Chang'e in the Moon”.
月里嫦娥 Pronunciation and Pinyin
月里嫦娥 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 月里嫦娥
Legend has it that in ancient times, ten suns appeared simultaneously in the sky, scorching the earth. Hou Yi, a skilled archer, shot down nine of them to save the people.
For his heroic deed, the Queen Mother of the West rewarded him with an elixir of immortality.
One day, while Hou Yi was away, his wife Chang'e secretly consumed the elixir. She immediately ascended to the heavens, becoming an immortal.
As punishment, the Queen Mother of the West confined her to the Guanghan Palace (Moon Palace) for contemplation.
Idioms Related to 月里嫦娥
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What does 月里嫦娥 mean?
月里嫦娥 (yuè lǐ cháng é) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a woman of exceptional beauty and grace”.
How do you pronounce 月里嫦娥?
月里嫦娥 is pronounced yuè lǐ cháng é in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 月里嫦娥 literally mean?
Literally, 月里嫦娥 means “Chang'e in the Moon”. It is used to mean “a woman of exceptional beauty and grace”.
Where does 月里嫦娥 come from?
月里嫦娥 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 月里嫦娥?
嫦娥：神话中月宫里的仙女，相传她是后羿的妻子，因偷吃不死之药而上了月宫。比喻风姿绰约的美女。