glory and splendor; prosperity
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
flourishing; prosperous and distinguished; glorious
literaryOriginally describing plants in full bloom, now used metaphorically for prosperity and high social status. Often appears in the set phrase 荣华富贵.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
zhuī追
qiú求
róng荣
huá华
fù富
guì贵
。
He spent his whole life pursuing glory and riches.
Róng荣
huá华
fù富
guì贵
bù不
guò过
shì是
guò过
yǎn眼
yún云
yān烟
。
Prosperity and honor are nothing but fleeting clouds.
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Tā他
kàn看
dàn淡
le了
shì世
jiān间
de的
róng荣
huá华
。
He became indifferent to the glory of the world.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
bù不
xiàn羡
mù慕
bié别
rén人
de的
róng荣
huá华
。
This general does not envy the prosperity of others.