cái​zǐ​jiā​rén

gifted pair

  • created sense approved 才子佳人 · cái​zǐ​jiā​rén · gifted pair

    才子佳人

    cái​zǐ​jiā​rén

    gifted pair

    A talented scholar and a beautiful woman, referring specifically to the archetypal characters in traditional Chinese literature.

    这种才子佳人的故事在明清时期非常盛行。

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  • created sense approved 才子佳人 · cái​zǐ​jiā​rén · ideal lovers

    才子佳人

    cái​zǐ​jiā​rén

    ideal lovers

    A perfectly matched couple, used figuratively to describe two people who are both talented and physically attractive.

    他们两人郎才女貌,真是一对才子佳人。

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