珠沉玉碎 — “The death of a beautiful woman”
珠沉玉碎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the death of a beautiful woman”. The demise of a beauty. Literally, “pearl sinks, jade shatters”.
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珠沉玉碎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
珠沉玉碎 Character Breakdown
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她的离世，令众人感叹红颜薄命，珠沉玉碎
Her passing made everyone lament the short life of a beauty, a pearl sinking and jade shattering.
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Synonyms of 珠沉玉碎
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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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What does 珠沉玉碎 mean?
珠沉玉碎 (zhū chén yù suì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the death of a beautiful woman”.
How do you pronounce 珠沉玉碎?
珠沉玉碎 is pronounced zhū chén yù suì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 珠沉玉碎 literally mean?
Literally, 珠沉玉碎 means “pearl sinks, jade shatters”. It is used to mean “the death of a beautiful woman”.
What is the Chinese definition of 珠沉玉碎?
比喻美女的死亡。