持螯把酒 — “To enjoy the pleasure of eating crabs and drinking wine”
持螯把酒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to enjoy the pleasure of eating crabs and drinking wine”. Especially during the autumn season. Literally, “Holding crab claws and holding wine”.
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持螯把酒 Pronunciation and Pinyin
持螯把酒 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 持螯把酒
秋高气爽，正是持螯把酒的好时节，朋友们相聚一堂，不亦乐乎。
With the crisp autumn air, it's the perfect season to enjoy crabs and wine. Friends gather together, what a joyful occasion!
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What does 持螯把酒 mean?
持螯把酒 (chí áo bǎ jiǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to enjoy the pleasure of eating crabs and drinking wine”.
How do you pronounce 持螯把酒?
持螯把酒 is pronounced chí áo bǎ jiǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 持螯把酒 literally mean?
Literally, 持螯把酒 means “Holding crab claws and holding wine”. It is used to mean “to enjoy the pleasure of eating crabs and drinking wine”.
What is the Chinese definition of 持螯把酒?
形容秋季吃蟹饮酒之乐。