布裙荊釵

Chinese

to declare; to announce; to spread
to declare; to announce; to spread; to make known; spread; (cotton) cloth
 
skirt thorns; brambles hairpin
simp. and trad.
(布裙荊釵)

Pronunciation


Idiom

布裙荊釵

  1. (idiomatic/literative) a woman of simple dress and humble means; by extension,a woman noted for modesty, frugality, and moral integrity, especially in contrast to wealth or luxury.