纨绔子弟 — “A wealthy and idle young man”
纨绔子弟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a wealthy and idle young man”. A dissolute scion of a rich family who indulges in pleasure and neglects serious pursuits. Literally, “fine silk trousers youth”.
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纨绔子弟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 纨wán
- 绔kù
- 子zǐ
- 弟dì
纨绔子弟 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 纨绔子弟
他含着金钥匙出生，从小养成了纨绔子弟的习性，从不为未来打算
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he grew up with the habits of a dissolute young man, never planning for the future.
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Questions about 纨绔子弟
- What does 纨绔子弟 mean?
- 纨绔子弟 (wán kù zǐ dì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a wealthy and idle young man”.
- How do you pronounce 纨绔子弟?
- 纨绔子弟 is pronounced wán kù zǐ dì in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 纨绔子弟 literally mean?
- Literally, 纨绔子弟 means “fine silk trousers youth”. It is used to mean “a wealthy and idle young man”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 纨绔子弟?
- 纨裤：细绢裤。衣着华美的年轻人。旧时指官僚、地主等有钱有势人家成天吃喝玩乐、不务正业的子弟。