袍笏登场 — “Originally”
袍笏登场 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “originally”. It refers to an official making a grand entrance on stage, dressed in formal robes and holding a ceremonial tablet. Figuratively, it describes a new person taking on an important public role, often with a sense of ceremony or showiness, sometimes implying a subtle criticism of their formal display upon assuming office. Literally, “Robes and ceremonial tablet appear on stage”.
袍笏登场 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 袍笏登场 mean?
袍笏登场 (páo hù dēng chǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “originally”.
How do you pronounce 袍笏登场?
袍笏登场 is pronounced páo hù dēng chǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 袍笏登场 literally mean?
Literally, 袍笏登场 means “Robes and ceremonial tablet appear on stage”. It is used to mean “originally”.
What is the Chinese definition of 袍笏登场?
笏：古代官员上朝时手中拿的狭长板子，用玉、象牙或竹片做。原指官员打扮，上场演戏。现比喻新官上任（含有讽刺之意）。