灯红酒绿 (dēng hóng jiǔ lǜ) — (idiom) scene of feasting and revelry; debauchery and indulgence in nightlife
Definition
Literally 'red lanterns, green wine,' this idiom paints a vivid picture of nightlife filled with feasting, drinking, and indulgent pleasure. Today it usually carries a negative tone, suggesting decadence rather than simple celebration.
idiom
scene of feasting and revelrydebauchery and indulgence in nightlife
Examples
- 灯红酒绿。Zhè ge chéng shì de dēng hóng jiǔ lǜ ràng rén yǎn huā liáo luàn.This city's nightlife of feasting and revelry dazzles the eyes.
- 灯红酒绿，。Tā shòu bù liǎo nà zhǒng dēng hóng jiǔ lǜ de shēng huó, jué dìng bān qù xiāng xia.He couldn't stand that kind of debauched lifestyle and decided to move to the countryside.
- 灯红酒绿。Diàn yǐng lǐ zhǎn xiàn le jiù shàng hǎi dēng hóng jiǔ lǜ de chǎng jǐng.The movie showed scenes of old Shanghai's feasting and revelry.
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