菜蔬之色 — “A pallid”
菜蔬之色 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pallid”. Sallow, or emaciated complexion, characteristic of people suffering from prolonged hunger or malnutrition, typically during a period of scarcity. Literally, “vegetable-like complexion”.
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连年灾荒过后，许多居民脸上都带着菜蔬之色，令人心疼。
After years of consecutive disasters, many residents' faces bore the pallor of malnutrition, which was heartbreaking to see.
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Open the tool →Questions about 菜蔬之色
What does 菜蔬之色 mean?
菜蔬之色 (cài shū zhī sè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a pallid”.
How do you pronounce 菜蔬之色?
菜蔬之色 is pronounced cài shū zhī sè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 菜蔬之色 literally mean?
Literally, 菜蔬之色 means “vegetable-like complexion”. It is used to mean “a pallid”.
What is the Chinese definition of 菜蔬之色?
比喻人们在饥荒年景度日所显现的营养不良的脸色。