美人香草 — “A metaphor in classical Chinese literature”
美人香草 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor in classical Chinese literature”. Referring to beautiful women and fragrant plants, used to symbolize noble virtues, loyalty, and integrity. Literally, “beautiful women and fragrant plants”.
美人香草 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 美人香草 mean?
美人香草 (měi rén xiāng cǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor in classical Chinese literature”.
How do you pronounce 美人香草?
美人香草 is pronounced měi rén xiāng cǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 美人香草 literally mean?
Literally, 美人香草 means “beautiful women and fragrant plants”. It is used to mean “a metaphor in classical Chinese literature”.
What is the Chinese definition of 美人香草?
旧时诗文中用以象征忠君爱国的思想。