叶瘦花残 — “Leaves withered and flowers faded”
叶瘦花残 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Leaves withered and flowers faded”. Refers to a woman's declining beauty and aging. Literally, “Thin leaves, withered flowers”.
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昔日的美人，如今已是叶瘦花残，令人不禁感叹时光的无情。
The beauty of yesteryear has now withered like thin leaves and faded flowers, making one sigh at the ruthlessness of time.
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What does 叶瘦花残 mean?
叶瘦花残 (yè shòu huā cán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Leaves withered and flowers faded”.
How do you pronounce 叶瘦花残?
叶瘦花残 is pronounced yè shòu huā cán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 叶瘦花残 literally mean?
Literally, 叶瘦花残 means “Thin leaves, withered flowers”. It is used to mean “Leaves withered and flowers faded”.
What is the Chinese definition of 叶瘦花残?
比喻女人的衰老。