偎香倚玉 — “To dally with courtesans”
偎香倚玉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dally with courtesans”. To indulge in sensual pleasures with women of entertainment. Literally, “clinging to fragrance and leaning against jade”.
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偎香倚玉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他年轻时不懂事，常常在外面偎香倚玉，挥霍家财。
In his youth, he was reckless, often dallying with courtesans and squandering his family's wealth.
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What does 偎香倚玉 mean?
偎香倚玉 (wēi xiāng yǐ yù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dally with courtesans”.
How do you pronounce 偎香倚玉?
偎香倚玉 is pronounced wēi xiāng yǐ yù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 偎香倚玉 literally mean?
Literally, 偎香倚玉 means “clinging to fragrance and leaning against jade”. It is used to mean “to dally with courtesans”.
What is the Chinese definition of 偎香倚玉?
偎：紧贴；依：靠着。指玩弄妓女