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怜香惜玉

lián xiāng xī yùdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to have tender, protective feelings for the fairer sex (idiom)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

憐香惜玉 怜香惜玉 [lian2 xiang1 xi1 yu4] /to have tender, protective feelings for the fairer sex (idiom)/

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Other forms in these source records: 憐香惜玉

  • 怜
    lián

    to pity

  • 香
    xiāng

    fragrant / sweet smelling / aromatic / savory or appetizing / (to eat) with relish / (of sleep) sound / perfume or spice / joss or incense stick / CL:根[gēn]

  • 惜
    xī

    to cherish / to begrudge / to pity / Taiwan pr. [xí]

  • 玉
    yù

    jade

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.