怜香惜玉 lián xiāng xī yù

DEFINITIONS

  1. to have tender, protective feelings for the fairer sex (idiom)

CHARACTERS

怜 lián
HSK 4
pity, sympathize
香 xiāng
HSK 3
fragrant, sweet-smelling; incense
惜 xī
HSK 4
pity, regret, rue, begrudge
玉 yù
HSK 5
jade, precious stone, gem