鞋弓襪小 — “Refers to the small”
鞋弓襪小 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the small”. Bound feet of women in ancient China, a practice once considered a mark of beauty and femininity. Literally, “arched shoes and small socks”.
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鞋弓襪小 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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在旧时，许多家庭认为女子拥有鞋弓襪小才是淑女的象征
In olden times, many families believed that a woman having "arched shoes and small socks" was a symbol of a refined lady.
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What does 鞋弓襪小 mean?
鞋弓襪小 (xié gōng wà xiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the small”.
How do you pronounce 鞋弓襪小?
鞋弓襪小 is pronounced xié gōng wà xiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鞋弓襪小 literally mean?
Literally, 鞋弓襪小 means “arched shoes and small socks”. It is used to mean “refers to the small”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鞋弓襪小?
指旧时妇女小脚。