钟鸣鼎食 — “Describes an extremely luxurious and extravagant lifestyle”
钟鸣鼎食 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an extremely luxurious and extravagant lifestyle”. Typically referring to the lavish banquets and grand living of wealthy families or aristocrats. Literally, “Bells ringing and tripods for dining”.
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What does 钟鸣鼎食 mean?
钟鸣鼎食 (zhōng míng dǐng shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes an extremely luxurious and extravagant lifestyle”.
How do you pronounce 钟鸣鼎食?
钟鸣鼎食 is pronounced zhōng míng dǐng shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 钟鸣鼎食 literally mean?
Literally, 钟鸣鼎食 means “Bells ringing and tripods for dining”. It is used to mean “describes an extremely luxurious and extravagant lifestyle”.
What is the Chinese definition of 钟鸣鼎食?
钟：古代乐器；鼎：古代炊器。击钟列鼎而食。形容贵族的豪华排场。