Definition
衣冠楚楚 is a four-character idiom meaning 'immaculately dressed' or 'well-groomed'. It describes someone who is neatly and elegantly dressed, often in formal attire. The phrase can carry a slightly ironic tone when the person's appearance contrasts with their character or behavior. Note that the correct pronunciation is yī guān chǔ chǔ, though the pinyin field in this entry is abbreviated.
idiom
immaculately dressedwell-groomed(sometimes ironic) dressed to the nines
Examples
- 衣冠楚楚，。Tā yī, qù cānjiā zhòngyào de huìyì.He was immaculately dressed, going to an important meeting.
- 衣冠楚楚，。Bié kàn tā yī, qíshí shì gè piànzi.Don't be fooled by his immaculate dress; he's actually a swindler.
- ，衣冠楚楚。Wǎnyàn shàng, měi gè rén dōu yī.At the banquet, everyone was immaculately dressed.
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