Definition
花枝招展 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'flower branches swaying in the breeze.' It describes a woman dressed very beautifully and flamboyantly, often with a hint of being overly showy or attention-seeking. The phrase carries a slightly negative or teasing tone, implying that the person's attire is too conspicuous or ornate. It is typically used in literary or descriptive contexts.
idiom
gorgeously dressed (of a woman)dressed in one's finestoften with a flamboyant or showy connotation
Examples
- 花枝招展，。Tā jīntiān chuān dé huā zhī zhāo zhǎn de, xīyǐn le suǒyǒu rén de mùguāng.She is dressed gorgeously today, attracting everyone's attention.
- ，花枝招展，。Hūnlǐ shàng, xīnniáng huā zhī zhāo zhǎn, fēicháng měilì.At the wedding, the bride was gorgeously dressed, very beautiful.
- 花枝招展，。Tā zǒngshì dǎbàn dé huā zhī zhāo zhǎn, ràng rén juéde hěn kuāzhāng.She always dresses flamboyantly, making people feel it's too exaggerated.
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