紫袍玉带 — “High official”
紫袍玉带 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “High official”. A person holding a prominent position or high office, often implying wealth and status. Literally, “Purple robe and jade belt”.
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紫袍玉带 Pronunciation and Pinyin
紫袍玉带 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 紫袍玉带
他多年勤奋工作，最终凭借卓越的才干，在行业内紫袍玉带，成为人人敬仰的领军人物。
After years of diligent work, he eventually, with his outstanding talent, rose to a prominent position in the industry, becoming a respected leader.
Idioms Related to 紫袍玉带
More idioms starting with 紫
- zǐ紫qì气dōng东lái来A propitious omen from the East
- zǐ紫yù玉chéng成yān烟tragic premature death of a young woman
- zǐ紫diàn电qīng清shuāng霜exceptionally sharp, exquisite, and superior quality weapons
- zǐ紫shòu绶jīn金zhāng章high official rank and prestigious position
- zǐ紫zhī芝méi眉yǔ宇noble and virtuous demeanor
- zǐ紫mò陌hóng红chén尘bustling urban prosperity
- zǐ紫rán髯rú如jǐ戟fierce imposing appearance with stiff whiskers
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Open the tool →Questions about 紫袍玉带
What does 紫袍玉带 mean?
紫袍玉带 (zǐ páo yù dài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “High official”.
How do you pronounce 紫袍玉带?
紫袍玉带 is pronounced zǐ páo yù dài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 紫袍玉带 literally mean?
Literally, 紫袍玉带 means “Purple robe and jade belt”. It is used to mean “High official”.
What is the Chinese definition of 紫袍玉带?
紫袍：古代公服，唐代规定亲王及三品以上官员服紫袍；玉带：唐宋官员所用玉饰腰带，以区分官阶高低。穿紫袍，系玉带。比喻高官