珠沉玉陨 — “A metaphor for the death of a woman”
珠沉玉陨 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for the death of a woman”. Especially one who was beautiful, talented, or cherished, implying a great loss. Literally, “Pearl sinks, jade perishes”.
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珠沉玉陨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
珠沉玉陨 Character Breakdown
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她的突然离世，真是珠沉玉陨，令人心痛不已。
Her sudden passing was truly a case of a pearl sinking and jade perishing, causing immense heartache.
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Synonyms of 珠沉玉陨
More idioms starting with 珠
- 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 珠沉玉陨 mean?
珠沉玉陨 (zhū chén yù yǔn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a metaphor for the death of a woman”.
How do you pronounce 珠沉玉陨?
珠沉玉陨 is pronounced zhū chén yù yǔn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 珠沉玉陨 literally mean?
Literally, 珠沉玉陨 means “Pearl sinks, jade perishes”. It is used to mean “a metaphor for the death of a woman”.
What is the Chinese definition of 珠沉玉陨?
比喻女子丧亡。同“珠沉玉碎”。