朱门酒肉臭 zhū mén jiǔ ròu chòu

DEFINITIONS

  1. The gate of the luxurious house smells of wine and meat; describing the extravagance and luxury lifestyle of the rich and powerful.

CHARACTERS

朱 zhū cinnabar, vermilion; surname
门 mén
HSK 2
gate, door, entrance, opening
酒 jiǔ
HSK 3
wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
肉 ròu
HSK 2
flesh; meat; KangXi radical 130
臭 chòu
HSK 5
smell, stink, emit foul odor