Meaning of 细皮嫩肉
细皮嫩肉 means delicate skin and tender flesh; having soft, delicate skin (often implying a pampered or sheltered life). Pronounced xì pí nèn ròu.
- delicate skin and tender flesh; having soft, delicate skin (often implying a pampered or sheltered life)
Definitions & Examples
Zhè这
gū姑
niang娘
zhǎng长
de得
xì细
pí皮
nèn嫩
ròu肉
de的
。
This girl has such delicate skin.
Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiāo娇
shēng生
guàn惯
yǎng养
，
xì细
pí皮
nèn嫩
ròu肉
de的
，
nǎ哪
gàn干
de得
liǎo了
zhè这
zhǒng种
cū粗
huó活
？
He was spoiled growing up with delicate skin—how could he do such rough work?
Bié别
kàn看
tā她
xì细
pí皮
nèn嫩
ròu肉
，
gàn干
qǐ起
huó活
lái来
kě可
má麻
lì利
le了
。
Don't be fooled by her delicate appearance—she works very efficiently.