阳春白雪 yáng chūn bái xuě

DEFINITIONS

  1. melodies of the elite in the state of Chu 楚國|楚国[Chu3 guo2]
  2. highbrow art and literature

CHARACTERS

阳 yáng 'male' principle; light; sun
春 chūn spring; wanton
白 bái white; pure, unblemished; bright
雪 xuě snow; wipe away shame, avenge