章台之柳 — “A courtesan”
章台之柳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a courtesan”. A woman of loose morals, often referring to a prostitute. Literally, “willow of Zhangtai”.
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她曾是章台之柳，如今却洗尽铅华，过着平静的生活。
She was once a woman of the demimonde, but now she has renounced her past and lives a peaceful life.
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What does 章台之柳 mean?
章台之柳 (zhāng tái zhī liǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a courtesan”.
How do you pronounce 章台之柳?
章台之柳 is pronounced zhāng tái zhī liǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 章台之柳 literally mean?
Literally, 章台之柳 means “willow of Zhangtai”. It is used to mean “a courtesan”.
What is the Chinese definition of 章台之柳?
章台：长安章台下街名。指妓女或不洁之妇