四大美女 (sì dà měinǚ)

Definition

四大美女 refers to the four most beautiful women in ancient China. They are known for their exceptional beauty and have become legendary figures in Chinese history.

Analogy

Think of the 四大美女 as the "Fab Four" of ancient China, just like how The Beatles were considered the fab four of music during their time.

Related terms

西施 (Xīshī): Xishi was one of the four beauties and is often regarded as the most beautiful woman in Chinese history.

貂蝉 (Diāochán): Diaochan was another one of the four beauties and is famous for her role in a historical novel called "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

王昭君 (Wáng Zhāojūn): Wang Zhaojun was also one of the four beauties and is known for her self-sacrifice to bring peace between two warring kingdoms.