蓬筚生辉 — “To bring honor and splendor to one's humble abode”
蓬筚生辉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to bring honor and splendor to one's humble abode”. Often used as a polite expression when a distinguished guest visits or a valuable gift is received. Literally, “Humble dwelling radiates splendor”.
蓬筚生辉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
蓬筚生辉 Character Breakdown
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- péng蓬wū屋shēng生huī辉Humble home shines with honor
- péng蓬hù户chái柴mén门humble dwelling
- péng蓬hù户sāng桑shū枢humble dwelling
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- péng蓬yǒu牖máo茅chuán椽a humble dwelling
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Open the tool →Questions about 蓬筚生辉
What does 蓬筚生辉 mean?
蓬筚生辉 (péng bì shēng huī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to bring honor and splendor to one's humble abode”.
How do you pronounce 蓬筚生辉?
蓬筚生辉 is pronounced péng bì shēng huī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 蓬筚生辉 literally mean?
Literally, 蓬筚生辉 means “Humble dwelling radiates splendor”. It is used to mean “to bring honor and splendor to one's humble abode”.
What is the Chinese definition of 蓬筚生辉?
使寒门增添光辉（多用作宾客来到家里，或赠送可以张挂的字画等物的客套话）。