Definition
荣华富贵 is a four-character set phrase (成语) that describes a life of luxury, high social status, and material abundance — literally 'glory, splendor, wealth, and high rank.' It is often used in historical or literary contexts to refer to the pinnacle of worldly success, and can carry a slightly critical tone when implying that such a life is fleeting or morally questionable.
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wealth and high positionglorysplendorand rank (a life of luxury and status)
Examples
- 荣华富贵，。Tā yìshēng zhuīqiú róng huá fù guì, zuìhòu què luòde gūdú zhōnglǎo.He spent his whole life pursuing wealth and high position, but ended up alone in his old age.
- 荣华富贵，。Gǔdài xǔduō wénrén kàndàn róng huá fù guì, gèng yuànyì yǐnjū shānlín.Many ancient literati were indifferent to wealth and rank, preferring to live in seclusion in the mountains.
- 荣华富贵，。róng huá fù guì búguò shì guòyǎn yúnyān, zhēnzhèng de xìngfú láizì nèixīn de píngjìng.Wealth and high position are just fleeting clouds; true happiness comes from inner peace.
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