豆蔻年华 — “The blooming age of a young girl”
豆蔻年华 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the blooming age of a young girl”. Typically around thirteen or fourteen, symbolizing innocence and youthful beauty. Literally, “cardamom flower bud age”.
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豆蔻年华 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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她在豆蔻年华的时候，就已经对音乐表现出非凡的兴趣和天赋。
When she was in the prime of her youth, she had already shown extraordinary interest and talent in music.
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What does 豆蔻年华 mean?
豆蔻年华 (dòu kòu nián huá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the blooming age of a young girl”.
How do you pronounce 豆蔻年华?
豆蔻年华 is pronounced dòu kòu nián huá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 豆蔻年华 literally mean?
Literally, 豆蔻年华 means “cardamom flower bud age”. It is used to mean “the blooming age of a young girl”.
What is the Chinese definition of 豆蔻年华?
豆蒄：多年生草本植物，比喻处女。指女子十三四岁时。