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金屋之选 — “To be chosen by a wealthy or high-status individual as a spouse”

金屋之选 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be chosen by a wealthy or high-status individual as a spouse”. Implying a marriage of luxury and elevated social standing. Literally, “Selection for a golden house”.

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金屋之选 Pronunciation and Pinyin

金屋之选 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
金
jīn8gold, metal, money
屋
wū9house, room, building
之
zhī4possessive or connective particle
选
xuǎn10choose, select

Example Sentence with 金屋之选

她自幼家境贫寒,却凭借聪慧善良,最终获得了金屋之选,嫁入了名门望族。
Though she grew up in humble circumstances, her intelligence and kindness eventually led to a golden house selection, marrying into a prestigious family.

Idioms Related to 金屋之选

Synonyms of 金屋之选

  • jīn金wū屋cáng藏jiāo娇keep a beloved woman in a lavish residence

More idioms starting with 金

  • jīn金bù不huàn换Priceless; not to be exchanged for gold
  • jīn金dān丹huàn换gǔ骨profound artistic transformation
  • jīn金wū乌xī西zhuì坠,,yù玉tù兔dōng东shēng升day turns to night
  • jīn金shū书tiě铁quàn券Emperor's inviolable pledge of perpetual privilege
  • jīn金rén人sān三jiān缄remain silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人zhī之zhēn箴remain silent out of caution
  • jīn金rén人zhī之jiān缄Keep silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人jiān缄kǒu口speak cautiously or remain silent
  • jīn金guāng光càn灿làn烂Dazzlingly brilliant golden light
  • jīn金guāng光gài盖dì地Money reigns supreme
  • jīn金guāng光shǎn闪shǎn闪Glittering with golden light
  • jīn金lán兰zhī之jiāo交strong, intimate friendship

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What does 金屋之选 mean?

金屋之选 (jīn wū zhī xuǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be chosen by a wealthy or high-status individual as a spouse”.

How do you pronounce 金屋之选?

金屋之选 is pronounced jīn wū zhī xuǎn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 金屋之选 literally mean?

Literally, 金屋之选 means “Selection for a golden house”. It is used to mean “to be chosen by a wealthy or high-status individual as a spouse”.

What is the Chinese definition of 金屋之选?

指被贵人选为妻室。

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