三贞五烈 — “Describes a woman of unwavering chastity and fidelity”
三贞五烈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a woman of unwavering chastity and fidelity”. Often to the point of self-sacrifice, adhering to traditional moral standards. Literally, “Three Chastities and Five Ardent Loyalties”.
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What does 三贞五烈 mean?
三贞五烈 (sān zhēn wǔ liè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a woman of unwavering chastity and fidelity”.
How do you pronounce 三贞五烈?
三贞五烈 is pronounced sān zhēn wǔ liè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三贞五烈 literally mean?
Literally, 三贞五烈 means “Three Chastities and Five Ardent Loyalties”. It is used to mean “describes a woman of unwavering chastity and fidelity”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三贞五烈?
封建社会用来赞誉妇女的贞烈。同“三贞九烈”。