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亭亭玉立 Meaning

亭亭玉立

Learn the meaning of 亭亭玉立, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 亭亭玉立 means (idiom) (of a woman) slender and elegant.

Meaning in English

(idiom) (of a woman) slender and elegant

Chinese亭亭玉立
Pinyinting2 ting2 yu4 li4
Definitions(idiom) (of a woman) slender and elegant; (idiom) (of a plant) tall and straight
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What does 亭亭玉立 mean?

亭亭玉立 means (idiom) (of a woman) slender and elegant.

How do you pronounce 亭亭玉立?

亭亭玉立 is pronounced ting2 ting2 yu4 li4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 亭亭玉立 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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