倚门卖俏 — “To solicit clients by acting flirtatiously at the door”
倚门卖俏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to solicit clients by acting flirtatiously at the door”. Typically referring to a prostitute. Literally, “lean against the door and sell charm”.
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倚门卖俏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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在旧时的小巷里，偶尔能看到一些女子倚门卖俏，希望能吸引路人。
In old alleys, one could occasionally see some women leaning against their doors and acting alluringly, hoping to attract passersby.
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What does 倚门卖俏 mean?
倚门卖俏 (yǐ mén mài qiào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to solicit clients by acting flirtatiously at the door”.
How do you pronounce 倚门卖俏?
倚门卖俏 is pronounced yǐ mén mài qiào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 倚门卖俏 literally mean?
Literally, 倚门卖俏 means “lean against the door and sell charm”. It is used to mean “to solicit clients by acting flirtatiously at the door”.
What is the Chinese definition of 倚门卖俏?
形容妓女卖弄风骚的生活。