美轮美奂 — “Magnificent”
美轮美奂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Magnificent”. Splendid, and sumptuously grand, typically used to describe large and beautiful buildings or structures. Literally, “Beautiful, grand, and splendid”.
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Origin and Story of 美轮美奂
When Zhao Wu, a prominent official from the Jin state, completed his new residence, Zhang Lao, another high official, came to offer his congratulations. He exclaimed, "How magnificent and splendid it is! May you sing here, weep here, and gather your clan here!"
Others present were quite surprised by such an unusual greeting. Zhao Wu, however, understood its deeper meaning and replied, "If I can indeed sing here, weep here, and gather my clan here, it would mean that I have lived a complete and peaceful life, able to join my ancestors in the netherworld with my body intact."
People praised Zhao Wu for his wisdom in accepting the 'good praise and good wish' (善颂善祷).
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- měi美rén人jì计honey trap
- měi美rén人chí迟mù暮beauty fading with age
- měi美rén人xiāng香cǎo草noble virtues and loyalty
- měi美qí其míng名yuē曰euphemistically call it
- měi美wèi味jiā佳yáo肴delicious food and fine dishes
- měi美nǚ女pò破shé舌Beauty distracts rulers from sound advice
- měi美nǚ女zān簪huā花Elegant calligraphy or fresh beautiful literature
- měi美rú如guān冠yù玉exceptionally handsome
- měi美yì意yán延nián年Optimism and cheerfulness prolong life
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What does 美轮美奂 mean?
美轮美奂 (měi lún měi huàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Magnificent”.
How do you pronounce 美轮美奂?
美轮美奂 is pronounced měi lún měi huàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 美轮美奂 literally mean?
Literally, 美轮美奂 means “Beautiful, grand, and splendid”. It is used to mean “Magnificent”.
Where does 美轮美奂 come from?
美轮美奂 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 美轮美奂?
轮：高大；奂：众多。形容房屋高大华丽。