The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「粉妝玉砌」, detailing its meaning and use.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「粉妝玉砌」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It is decorated with white powder and built with white jade. Describes the snow scene and people’s fair skin.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fěn zhuāng yù qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fan2 jong1 yuk6 chai3
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.

