桃李色

táolǐsè

phrase

Meanings

1 a rosy complexion like peach and plum blossoms
2 a healthy, radiant pink face

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

她脸上一抹桃李色，显得年轻又健康。

Tā liǎnshàng yī mǒ táolǐsè, xiǎnde niánqīng yòu jiànkāng.

A peach-blossom glow on her cheeks made her look young and healthy.

HSK 7-9

运动后她满脸桃李色，精神焕发。

Yùndòng hòu tā mǎnliǎn táolǐsè, jīngshénhuànfā.

After her workout her whole face was flushed a rosy peach, glowing with vitality.

Tips

culture

Peach and plum blossoms (桃李) are classic Chinese images of springtime beauty and youthful charm, the go-to metaphor in poetry for a fresh, pink-cheeked face.

Stroke Order

桃 táo

李 lǐ

色 sè