a specific literary or theatrical genre or thematic category prominent during the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties

该剧被视为研究唐宋元烟花粉黛文学的重要文献。

acts of sexual intercourse or romantic trysts within the context of pleasure quarters

书中对这些烟花粉黛之事的描写十分露骨。

women of the pleasure quarters or those in the entertainment industry

他整日流连于烟花粉黛之中，早已荒废了学业。

beautiful women, often referring to ladies of the court or those adorned in makeup and finery

后宫之中烟花粉黛众多，个个花容月貌。