三寸金莲 — “The tiny bound feet of women in imperial China”
三寸金莲 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the tiny bound feet of women in imperial China”. A symbol of traditional beauty and status resulting from the practice of foot-binding. Literally, “three-inch golden lotuses”.
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在旧时，缠足是为了形成三寸金莲，这种习俗曾被认为是女性美的标准之一。
In imperial China, foot-binding was practiced to create "three-inch golden lotuses," a custom once considered one of the standards of female beauty.
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What does 三寸金莲 mean?
三寸金莲 (sān cùn jīn lián) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the tiny bound feet of women in imperial China”.
How do you pronounce 三寸金莲?
三寸金莲 is pronounced sān cùn jīn lián in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三寸金莲 literally mean?
Literally, 三寸金莲 means “three-inch golden lotuses”. It is used to mean “the tiny bound feet of women in imperial China”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三寸金莲?
金莲：指缠足妇女的小脚。指妇女的小脚