yao yellow and wei purple

yao yellow and wei purple

Yao Huang Wei pin (Y á Ohu á NGW è IP ǐ n): originally refers to two rare peony varieties in Luoyang in Song Dynasty. After the general refers to the valuable flowers. It comes from Ci Da Gong Du by Mei Yaochen of Song Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

Yao Huang Wei pin (Y á Ohu á NGW è IP ǐ n) explanation: originally refers to the Song Dynasty Luoyang two precious peony varieties. After the general refers to the valuable flowers. The same as "Yao Huang Wei Zi".

Idioms and allusions

Source: Song · Mei Yaochen's Ci Da Gong Du: "if Yao, Huang and Wei have all kinds of products, spring should be empty all over the world."

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: Yao Huang Wei Zi