燈紅酒綠 dēng hóng jiǔ lǜ

hedonistic nightlife; flashy, wild partying

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lanterns red, wine green (idiom); feasting and pleasure-seeking
  2. 2. debauched and corrupt environment

Characters

Character Meaning
燈 dēng
light; lamp; lantern
紅 hóng
red; popular; revolutionary
酒 jiǔ HSK 3
alcoholic beverage; liquor; wine (esp. rice wine)
綠 lǜ
green