徐娘半老 — “Refers to a middle-aged woman who”
徐娘半老 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a middle-aged woman who”. Despite her age, still possesses charm, attractiveness, and allure. Literally, “Empress Xu, half-aged”.
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徐娘半老 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 徐xú
- 娘niáng
- 半bàn
- 老lǎo
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Example Sentence with 徐娘半老
尽管她已经徐娘半老，但她的优雅气质和对生活的热爱依然令人着迷。
Although she is a middle-aged woman who still retains her charm, her elegant demeanor and love for life are still captivating.
Origin and Story of 徐娘半老
During the Southern Dynasties, Xu Zhaopei, a concubine of Xiao Yi, the Prince of Xiangdong during the Liang Dynasty, received little affection from him. Consequently, she engaged in illicit affairs, first with Monk Zhiyuan from Yao Guang Temple in Jingzhou, and later with He Hui and Ji Jijiang.
Ji Jijiang reportedly remarked with a sigh, "I never expected that Empress Xu, though already middle-aged, would still possess such charm and be so alluringly passionate."
Xiao Yi, unable to tolerate her behavior any longer, eventually ordered her to commit suicide.
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Questions about 徐娘半老
- What does 徐娘半老 mean?
- 徐娘半老 (xú niáng bàn lǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a middle-aged woman who”.
- How do you pronounce 徐娘半老?
- 徐娘半老 is pronounced xú niáng bàn lǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 徐娘半老 literally mean?
- Literally, 徐娘半老 means “Empress Xu, half-aged”. It is used to mean “refers to a middle-aged woman who”.
- Where does 徐娘半老 come from?
- 徐娘半老 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
- What is the Chinese definition of 徐娘半老?
- 指尚有风韵的中年妇女。