珠沉璧碎 — “Refers to the death of a woman”
珠沉璧碎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the death of a woman”. A metaphor for a woman's demise. Literally, “pearl sinks, jade disc shatters”.
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珠沉璧碎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
珠沉璧碎 Character Breakdown
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那家人遭遇不幸，女儿早逝，真是珠沉璧碎，令人唏嘘。
The family suffered a great misfortune; their daughter's early passing was truly a case of a pearl sinking and a jade disc shattering, a cause for deep sorrow.
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Synonyms of 珠沉璧碎
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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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Open the tool →Questions about 珠沉璧碎
What does 珠沉璧碎 mean?
珠沉璧碎 (zhū chén bì suì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the death of a woman”.
How do you pronounce 珠沉璧碎?
珠沉璧碎 is pronounced zhū chén bì suì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 珠沉璧碎 literally mean?
Literally, 珠沉璧碎 means “pearl sinks, jade disc shatters”. It is used to mean “refers to the death of a woman”.
What is the Chinese definition of 珠沉璧碎?
比喻女子丧亡。同“珠沉玉碎”。