偎红倚翠 — “To indulge in sensual pleasures with female companions”
偎红倚翠 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to indulge in sensual pleasures with female companions”. To frequent pleasure quarters. Literally, “cuddle red and lean on green”.
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Origin and Story of 偎红倚翠
During the Southern Tang Dynasty, Emperor Li Yu was known by the title 'Master of Embracing Red and Caressing Green.' One day, while visiting a pleasure house incognito, he was surprised to find a monk already present, making Li Yu feel like an uninvited guest.
The monk displayed extraordinary talent in drinking games, singing, and playing musical instruments. Li Yu was deeply impressed, and they conversed congenially.
In his intoxication, Li Yu then penned a famous couplet: 'A master of delicate sips and soft songs, of embracing red and caressing green, the abbot of Mandarin Duck Temple, propagating the dharma of romance.'
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What does 偎红倚翠 mean?
偎红倚翠 (wēi hóng yǐ cuì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to indulge in sensual pleasures with female companions”.
How do you pronounce 偎红倚翠?
偎红倚翠 is pronounced wēi hóng yǐ cuì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 偎红倚翠 literally mean?
Literally, 偎红倚翠 means “cuddle red and lean on green”. It is used to mean “to indulge in sensual pleasures with female companions”.
Where does 偎红倚翠 come from?
偎红倚翠 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 偎红倚翠?
指亲狎女色；狎妓。