犀颅玉颊 — “Refers to a young person”
犀颅玉颊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a young person”. Often a man, with a distinguished and striking appearance, characterized by a prominent forehead and a fair, smooth complexion. Literally, “Rhino-like forehead, jade-like cheeks”.
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What does 犀颅玉颊 mean?
犀颅玉颊 (xī lú yù jiá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a young person”.
How do you pronounce 犀颅玉颊?
犀颅玉颊 is pronounced xī lú yù jiá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 犀颅玉颊 literally mean?
Literally, 犀颅玉颊 means “Rhino-like forehead, jade-like cheeks”. It is used to mean “refers to a young person”.
What is the Chinese definition of 犀颅玉颊?
额角骨突出如犀，脸颊洁白如玉。借指相貌不凡的年轻人。