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青裙缟袂 — “Refers to the simple”

青裙缟袂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the simple”. Humble attire of a poor woman or a farm woman, symbolizing their modest social status and diligent nature. Literally, “Green skirt and plain white garments”.

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青裙缟袂 Pronunciation and Pinyin

青裙缟袂 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
青
qīng8green, blue, or young
裙
qún12skirt or dress
缟
gǎo13undyed white silk
袂
mèi9sleeve of clothing

Example Sentence with 青裙缟袂

在画家的笔下,那位青裙缟袂的村妇显得格外勤劳朴实
In the painter's brushstrokes, the village woman in her green skirt and plain garments appeared exceptionally diligent and simple.

Idioms Related to 青裙缟袂

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  • qīng青yún云dé得yì意achieve great career success
  • qīng青yún云dé得lù路have a smooth and successful career path
  • qīng青yún云dú独bù步unrivaled in one's field
  • qīng青yún云zhí直shàng上rapidly rise in position
  • qīng青chū出yú于lán蓝The student surpasses the teacher
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  • qīng青kǒu口bái白shé舌speak carelessly and offensively
  • qīng青shǐ史chuán传míng名earn lasting fame in history
  • qīng青shǐ史chuí垂míng名achieve lasting fame in history
  • qīng青shǐ史biāo标míng名leave a glorious name in history

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Questions about 青裙缟袂

What does 青裙缟袂 mean?

青裙缟袂 (qīng qún gǎo mèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the simple”.

How do you pronounce 青裙缟袂?

青裙缟袂 is pronounced qīng qún gǎo mèi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 青裙缟袂 literally mean?

Literally, 青裙缟袂 means “Green skirt and plain white garments”. It is used to mean “refers to the simple”.

What is the Chinese definition of 青裙缟袂?

青布裙、素色衣。谓贫妇的服饰。借指农妇,贫妇。

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