Definition
石榴裙 literally means 'pomegranate-red skirt', but it is most commonly encountered in the idiom 拜倒在石榴裙下 (bài dǎo zài shíliúqún xià), which means to be captivated by a woman's beauty or to fall for her feminine charms. The term carries strong cultural and literary associations with female allure.
n.
pomegranate-red skirtfeminine charms (idiomatic, in 拜倒在石榴裙下)
Examples
- 石榴裙，。Tā chuān le yì tiáo hóngsè de dàn, fēicháng piàoliang.She wore a red pomegranate skirt, very beautiful.
- 石榴裙。Hěnduō nánrén dōu bài dǎo zài tā de dàn xià.Many men fall at the feet of her pomegranate skirt (are captivated by her charms).
- 石榴裙。Gǔdài shīrén cháng yòng dàn lái bǐyù měinǚ.Ancient poets often used 'pomegranate skirt' to metaphorically refer to beautiful women.
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