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桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍
桃李争妍

桃李争妍 — “Peach and plum contend for splendor”

桃李争妍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a vibrant and gorgeous spring landscape where peach and plum blossoms bloom profusely, competing in beauty”. Literally, “Peach and plum contend for splendor”.

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桃李争妍 Pronunciation and Pinyin

桃李争妍 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
桃		táo10peach fruit or tree
李		lǐ7plum tree or fruit
争		zhēng6strive for or compete
妍		yán7beautiful and skillful

Example Sentence with 桃李争妍

春风拂过，公园里的桃李争妍，美不胜收。
As the spring breeze swept through, the peach and plum blossoms in the park competed in beauty, creating a breathtaking scene.

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Questions about 桃李争妍

What does 桃李争妍 mean?

桃李争妍 (táo lǐ zhēng yán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a vibrant and gorgeous spring landscape where peach and plum blossoms bloom profusely, competing in beauty”.

How do you pronounce 桃李争妍?

桃李争妍 is pronounced táo lǐ zhēng yán in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 桃李争妍 literally mean?

Literally, 桃李争妍 means “Peach and plum contend for splendor”. It is used to mean “describes a vibrant and gorgeous spring landscape where peach and plum blossoms bloom profusely, competing in beauty”.

What is the Chinese definition of 桃李争妍?

桃花李花竞相开放。形容春光艳丽。