长袖善舞 in English chang2 xiu4 shan4 wu3 Meaning

Meanings

  • long sleeves help one dance beautifully (idiomatic expression); money and power will help you in any occupation

Simplified Characters

长 袖 善 舞

Traditional Characters

長 袖 善 舞

Pinyin

chang2 xiu4 shan4 wu3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

长zhang3length 袖xiu4sleeve 善shan4good (virtuous) 舞wu3to dance