宋玉东墙 — “Refers to a beautiful and affectionate woman”
宋玉东墙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a beautiful and affectionate woman”. Often one who secretly admires a man. Literally, “Song Yu's East Wall”.
宋玉东墙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 宋玉东墙
During the Warring States period, Song Yu was a famous poet in the Chu State, known for works such as "Gaotang Fu".
Legend has it that his neighbor to the east had an exceptionally beautiful daughter, who was considered the most beautiful woman in Chu.
Admiring Song Yu's talent, she would climb the wall every day to gaze at him, deeply smitten.
For three whole years, Song Yu remained unaware of her feelings and did not interact with her.
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Open the tool →Questions about 宋玉东墙
What does 宋玉东墙 mean?
宋玉东墙 (sòng yù dōng qiáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a beautiful and affectionate woman”.
How do you pronounce 宋玉东墙?
宋玉东墙 is pronounced sòng yù dōng qiáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 宋玉东墙 literally mean?
Literally, 宋玉东墙 means “Song Yu's East Wall”. It is used to mean “refers to a beautiful and affectionate woman”.
Where does 宋玉东墙 come from?
宋玉东墙 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 宋玉东墙?
喻指貌美多情的女子。