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膏粱锦绣
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膏粱锦绣 — “Describes a life of extravagance and luxury”

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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膏粱锦绣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

膏粱锦绣 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
膏
gāo14rich
粱
liáng13fine grain, sorghum, millet
锦
jǐn13brocade, splendid, beautiful
绣
xiù10embroider

Example Sentence with 膏粱锦绣

尽管家境贫寒,他从不羡慕那些过着膏粱锦绣生活的人,只专注于自己的学业。
Although from a humble background, he never envied those who lived a life of luxury and splendor, focusing solely on his studies.

Idioms Related to 膏粱锦绣

Synonyms of 膏粱锦绣

  • gāo膏liáng粱wén文xiù绣luxurious and extravagant living
  • jǐn锦yī衣yù玉shí食live extravagantly with fine clothes and food

More idioms starting with 膏

  • gào膏chún唇qí岐shé舌Speak glibly and deceptively
  • gāo膏chún唇shì拭shé舌speak with great eloquence and persuasion
  • gāo膏chún唇qí歧shé舌speak with a forked tongue
  • gāo膏chún唇shì试shé舌eager to speak one's mind
  • gào膏chún唇fàn贩shé舌speak glibly and persuasively
  • gāo膏cháng场xiù绣kuài浍fertile fields with beautiful irrigation
  • gāo膏liáng梁zǐ子dì弟pampered rich kids
  • gāo膏liáng梁wán纨kù袴pampered rich idlers
  • gāo膏liáng梁jǐn锦xiù绣luxurious living
  • gāo膏zé泽zhī脂xiāng香luxurious oily fragrant cosmetics
  • gāo膏huǒ火zhī之fèi费tuition and schooling expenses
  • gāo膏huǒ火zì自jiān煎Talent brings trouble upon oneself

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Questions about 膏粱锦绣

What does 膏粱锦绣 mean?

膏粱锦绣 (gāo liáng jǐn xiù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a life of extravagance and luxury”.

How do you pronounce 膏粱锦绣?

膏粱锦绣 is pronounced gāo liáng jǐn xiù in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 膏粱锦绣 literally mean?

Literally, 膏粱锦绣 means “Rich food and splendid brocades”. It is used to mean “describes a life of extravagance and luxury”.

What is the Chinese definition of 膏粱锦绣?

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。

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