长袖善舞

Traditional: 長袖善舞

cháng xiù shàn wǔ

Dictionary entry

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

What does 长袖善舞 mean?

长袖善舞 (cháng xiù shàn wǔ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1long sleeves help one dance beautifully (idiom); money and power will help you in any occupation

Character breakdown

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长chánglong · (bound form) length 袖xiùsleeve · to tuck inside one's sleeve 善shàngood (virtuous) · benevolent 舞wǔto dance · to wield

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长袖善舞

cháng xiù shàn wǔ

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