珠沉玉没 — “A metaphor for the death or demise of a woman”
珠沉玉没 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for the death or demise of a woman”. Often implying a tragic or sorrowful end. Literally, “Pearls sink, jade perishes”.
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珠沉玉没 Pronunciation and Pinyin
珠沉玉没 Character Breakdown
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自她病逝后，家中再无往日欢声笑语，仿佛珠沉玉没，令人无限感伤
After her passing, the home was devoid of its former joy and laughter, as if a precious pearl had sunk and jade had perished, leaving endless sorrow.
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Synonyms of 珠沉玉没
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- zhū珠guāng光bǎo宝qì气radiant with luxurious jewelry
- zhū珠wéi围cuì翠yōng拥luxurious and splendid adornment
- zhū珠wéi围cuì翠rào绕adorned with pearls and jade
- zhū珠yuán圆yù玉jié洁polished, refined, clear, and beautiful
- zhū珠yuán圆yù玉rùn润smooth and mellow
- zhū珠gōng宫bèi贝què阙magnificent luxurious buildings
- zhū珠lǚ履sān三qiān千many distinguished guests or followers
- zhū珠tóu投bì璧dǐ抵unrecognized talent
- zhū珠pán槃yù玉dūn敦establish a solemn alliance or covenant
- zhū珠gē歌cuì翠wǔ舞splendid singing and dancing performance
- zhū珠cán残yù玉suì碎precious objects damaged or destroyed
- zhū珠cán残bì璧suì碎precious things ruined
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Open the tool →Questions about 珠沉玉没
What does 珠沉玉没 mean?
珠沉玉没 (zhū chén yù méi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for the death or demise of a woman”.
How do you pronounce 珠沉玉没?
珠沉玉没 is pronounced zhū chén yù méi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 珠沉玉没 literally mean?
Literally, 珠沉玉没 means “Pearls sink, jade perishes”. It is used to mean “a metaphor for the death or demise of a woman”.
What is the Chinese definition of 珠沉玉没?
比喻女子殒没死亡