貂裘换酒 in English diao1 qiu2 huan4 jiu3 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to trade a fur coat for wine (idiomatic expression)
  • metaphorically (of wealthy people) to lead a dissolute and extravagant life

Simplified Characters

貂 裘 换 酒

Traditional Characters

貂 裘 換 酒

Pinyin

diao1 qiu2 huan4 jiu3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

貂diao1sable or marten (genus Martes) 裘qiu2surname Qiu 换huan4to exchange 酒jiu3wine (esp. rice wine)