亭亭玉立

tíngtíng-yùlì

idiom #36,927

Meanings

她已经出落得亭亭玉立。

Tā yǐjīng chūluò de tíngtíngyùlì.

She has grown into a slender, graceful young woman.

池塘里的荷花亭亭玉立。

Chítáng lǐ de héhuā tíngtíngyùlì.

The lotus flowers in the pond stand tall and elegant.

usage

Gendered — typically describes young women or slender plants (especially lotuses and bamboo). Not used for men.

亭 tíng

玉 yù

立 lì