傅粉何郎 — Chinese Idiom
傅粉何郎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a handsome man, especially one with a fair complexion, akin to having applied powder; an effeminate dandy”.
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Origin and Story of 傅粉何郎
During the Three Kingdoms period, He Yan, who was Cao Cao's son-in-law, was famous for his exceptional handsomeness and often applied facial powder.
After Cao Pi became emperor, he was curious to personally verify He Yan's renowned beauty.
On a scorching hot midday, Cao Pi invited He Yan to a banquet in the palace and served him a bowl of steaming hot chicken soup noodles with chili. As He Yan ate the spicy noodles, he continuously wiped away sweat.
By the time he finished the bowl, all the powder on his face had been completely wiped clean, yet his natural fairness remained evident.
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What does 傅粉何郎 mean?
傅粉何郎 (fù fěn hé láng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a handsome man, especially one with a fair complexion, akin to having applied powder; an effeminate dandy”.
How do you pronounce 傅粉何郎?
傅粉何郎 is pronounced fù fěn hé láng in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 傅粉何郎 come from?
傅粉何郎 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 傅粉何郎?
傅粉：敷粉，抹粉；何郎：何晏，字平叔，曹操养子。原指何宴面白，如同搽了粉一般。后泛指美男子。