Diaoyingbiqiao

Diaoyingbiqiao

Diaoyingbiqiao, a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is di ā oy í NGB ì K ǎ n, which means carved and painted pillars and blue railings. It's from Hua Yue Chen.

Idiom usage

As an object or attribute; used of buildings

The origin of Idioms

Chapter 11 of Hua Yue Chen: "at that time, the boat was swinging into the willow shade. Looking to the north of the dike, the Tongyun pavilion was carved with couplets and green sills, reflecting the green cover and red clothes. It was like a boat in a mirror."

Idiom explanation

Carved and painted pillars and blue railings.