







膏粱锦绣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a life of extravagance and luxury”. Particularly referring to the opulent lifestyle of the wealthy, characterized by fine food and splendid clothing. Literally, “Rich food and splendid brocades”.

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Open the tool →膏粱锦绣 (gāo liáng jǐn xiù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a life of extravagance and luxury”.
膏粱锦绣 is pronounced gāo liáng jǐn xiù in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 膏粱锦绣 means “Rich food and splendid brocades”. It is used to mean “describes a life of extravagance and luxury”.
膏粱:肥肉和细粮,指美味佳肴;锦绣:精致华丽的丝织品。形容富贵人家的奢华生活。