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中西合璧 — “Chinese and Western elements perfectly united; a perfect fusion of Chinese and Western”

中西合璧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a perfect blend or harmonious combination of Chinese and Western elements, styles, or cultures”. Literally, “Chinese and Western elements perfectly united; a perfect fusion of Chinese and Western”.

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中西合璧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

中西合璧 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
中
zhōng4middle, in, China, hit, win
西
xī6west; Western countries
合
hé6combine, fit, or total
璧
bì18jade disc

Example Sentence with 中西合璧

这家餐厅的装修风格独具特色,将古典园林元素与现代简约设计融为一体,真是中西合璧。
The decor style of this restaurant is truly unique, combining classical garden elements with modern minimalist design, creating a perfect blend of Chinese and Western aesthetics.

Idioms Related to 中西合璧

Synonyms of 中西合璧

  • tǔ土yáng洋jié结hé合combine traditional and modern methods

More idioms starting with 中

  • zhōng中shū书jūn君elegant alias for a writing brush
  • zhōng中gòu冓zhī之yán言scandalous talk about private affairs
  • zhōng中yuán原bǎn板dàng荡the realm in upheaval
  • zhōng中yuán原zhú逐lù鹿contend for supremacy
  • zhōng中wài外gǔ古jīn今all times and places
  • zhōng中wài外hé合bì璧perfect blend of Chinese and foreign
  • zhōng中wài外chí驰míng名World-renowned
  • zhōng中tiān天wù婺huàn焕radiant married woman
  • zhōng中shān山láng狼ungrateful person who repays kindness with malice
  • zhōng中yōng庸zhī之dào道the golden mean
  • zhōng中xīn心rú如yē噎choked with sorrow
  • zhōng中xīn心rú如zuì醉heart drunk with sorrow

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Questions about 中西合璧

What does 中西合璧 mean?

中西合璧 (zhōng xī hé bì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a perfect blend or harmonious combination of Chinese and Western elements, styles, or cultures”.

How do you pronounce 中西合璧?

中西合璧 is pronounced zhōng xī hé bì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 中西合璧 literally mean?

Literally, 中西合璧 means “Chinese and Western elements perfectly united; a perfect fusion of Chinese and Western”. It is used to mean “a perfect blend or harmonious combination of Chinese and Western elements, styles, or cultures”.

What is the Chinese definition of 中西合璧?

合璧:圆形有孔的玉叫璧,半圆形的叫半璧,两个半璧合成一个圆叫“合璧”。比喻中国和外国的好东西合到一块。

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