五侯七贵 — “Refers to high-ranking officials and influential nobles”
五侯七贵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to high-ranking officials and influential nobles”. The powerful and wealthy elite in society. Literally, “Five marquises and seven nobles”.
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五侯七贵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
五侯七贵 Character Breakdown
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他从小就生活在五侯七贵的圈子里，见惯了各种奢华场面。
He grew up in the circle of high officials and influential nobles, accustomed to various lavish scenes.
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Synonyms of 五侯七贵
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- wǔ五nèi内rú如fén焚consumed by extreme anxiety
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Open the tool →Questions about 五侯七贵
What does 五侯七贵 mean?
五侯七贵 (wǔ hóu qī guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to high-ranking officials and influential nobles”.
How do you pronounce 五侯七贵?
五侯七贵 is pronounced wǔ hóu qī guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五侯七贵 literally mean?
Literally, 五侯七贵 means “Five marquises and seven nobles”. It is used to mean “refers to high-ranking officials and influential nobles”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五侯七贵?
泛指达官显贵。