西施捧心 — “Refers to a beautiful woman whose delicate or pained expression”
西施捧心 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a beautiful woman whose delicate or pained expression”. Especially when feeling unwell, can surprisingly enhance her charm and allure, making her appear even more graceful. Literally, “Xi Shi holding her heart”.
西施捧心 Pronunciation and Pinyin
西施捧心 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 西施捧心
During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi, a renowned beauty from the State of Yue, was slender, with red lips and white teeth, exceptionally beautiful. She suffered from heart pain, and whenever the illness struck, she would often press her hand to her chest and frown, which surprisingly made her look even more alluring and charming.
Her neighbor, an unattractive woman named Dong Shi, saw this and imitated her actions. However, people who saw Dong Shi doing so found her even uglier and more repulsive, and they all avoided her.
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What does 西施捧心 mean?
西施捧心 (xī shī pěng xīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a beautiful woman whose delicate or pained expression”.
How do you pronounce 西施捧心?
西施捧心 is pronounced xī shī pěng xīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 西施捧心 literally mean?
Literally, 西施捧心 means “Xi Shi holding her heart”. It is used to mean “refers to a beautiful woman whose delicate or pained expression”.
Where does 西施捧心 come from?
西施捧心 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 西施捧心?
西施：春秋越国美女。指美女病态更加娇美