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We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「粉面朱唇」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The featured idiom 「粉面朱唇」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.

White face and red lips. Sometimes used to describe a beautiful face.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fěn miàn zhū chún

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fan2 min6 jyu1 seun4

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.