炊琼爇桂 — “Prices are extremely high”
炊琼爇桂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Prices are extremely high”. Exorbitant prices, referring to a situation where even common necessities are very costly. Literally, “Cook jade, burn cassia”.
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炊琼爇桂 Pronunciation and Pinyin
炊琼爇桂 Character Breakdown
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近期市场蔬菜价格飙升，普通居民都感到生活压力增大，真是炊琼爇桂啊。
Recently, vegetable prices in the market have soared, making ordinary residents feel increased financial pressure, truly a situation of exorbitant prices.
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What does 炊琼爇桂 mean?
炊琼爇桂 (chuī qióng ruò guì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Prices are extremely high”.
How do you pronounce 炊琼爇桂?
炊琼爇桂 is pronounced chuī qióng ruò guì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 炊琼爇桂 literally mean?
Literally, 炊琼爇桂 means “Cook jade, burn cassia”. It is used to mean “Prices are extremely high”.
What is the Chinese definition of 炊琼爇桂?
煮玉烧桂。比喻物价高昂。