亭亭玉立

tíngtíngyùlì

idiom #36,927

Meanings

1 (of a woman) slender and graceful
2 (of a plant) tall and elegant

Characters

pavilion; upright

upright (reduplicated)

Examples

她已经出落得亭亭玉立。

Tā yǐjīng chūluò de tíngtíng yùlì.

She has grown into a slender, graceful young woman.

池塘里的荷花亭亭玉立。

Chítáng lǐ de héhuā tíngtíng yùlì.

The lotus flowers in the pond stand tall and elegant.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

亭 tíng

玉 yù

立 lì