红颜白发 — “Describes an elderly person who is healthy and vigorous”
红颜白发 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an elderly person who is healthy and vigorous”. Having a ruddy complexion despite white hair, indicating good health in old age. It can also be used to refer to a contrast between young, beautiful women and old, white-haired men. Literally, “ruddy complexion, white hair”.
红颜白发 Pronunciation and Pinyin
红颜白发 Character Breakdown
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What does 红颜白发 mean?
红颜白发 (hóng yán bái fà) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an elderly person who is healthy and vigorous”.
How do you pronounce 红颜白发?
红颜白发 is pronounced hóng yán bái fà in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 红颜白发 literally mean?
Literally, 红颜白发 means “ruddy complexion, white hair”. It is used to mean “describes an elderly person who is healthy and vigorous”.
What is the Chinese definition of 红颜白发?
颜：面容，脸色。头发花白，面色红润。形容老年人身体健康。指红颜少女和白发老翁