披红挂彩 — “To be adorned with red and colorful decorations (like silks or sashes)”
披红挂彩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be adorned with red and colorful decorations (like silks or sashes)”. Symbolizing honor, celebration, or joyous events. Literally, “Drape in red and hang colorful decorations”.
披红挂彩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
披红挂彩 Character Breakdown
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What does 披红挂彩 mean?
披红挂彩 (pī hóng guà cǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be adorned with red and colorful decorations (like silks or sashes)”.
How do you pronounce 披红挂彩?
披红挂彩 is pronounced pī hóng guà cǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 披红挂彩 literally mean?
Literally, 披红挂彩 means “Drape in red and hang colorful decorations”. It is used to mean “to be adorned with red and colorful decorations (like silks or sashes)”.
What is the Chinese definition of 披红挂彩?
披红绸和彩帛，以示荣宠、慰劳或喜庆