白衣卿相 — “A highly esteemed scholar or successful examination candidate who”
白衣卿相 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a highly esteemed scholar or successful examination candidate who”. Though not yet holding a formal high office, possesses exceptional talent and potential, regarded as having the qualifications and future of a high-ranking official or minister. Literally, “White-clothed high official/minister”.
白衣卿相 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- bái白fà发dān丹xīn心loyal and true-hearted in old age
- bái白fà发xié偕lǎo老grow old together as a loving couple
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What does 白衣卿相 mean?
白衣卿相 (bái yī qīng xiàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a highly esteemed scholar or successful examination candidate who”.
How do you pronounce 白衣卿相?
白衣卿相 is pronounced bái yī qīng xiàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 白衣卿相 literally mean?
Literally, 白衣卿相 means “White-clothed high official/minister”. It is used to mean “a highly esteemed scholar or successful examination candidate who”.
What is the Chinese definition of 白衣卿相?
古时指进士。唐代人极看重进士，宰相多由进士出身，故推重进士为白衣卿相，是说虽是白衣之士，但享有卿相的资望。