郎才女貌
láng cái nǚ mào
a talented man and a beautiful woman; a perfect couple
Character by character
郎láng
man
man
才cái
talent
talent
女nǚ
woman
woman
貌mào
looks
looks
Example
新郎是医生，新娘是演员，真是郎才女貌。
The groom is a doctor and the bride an actress: a perfect match.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
A stock compliment for a bride and groom, in wedding speeches and congratulations. It praises the man for ability and the woman for looks, so some now find it dated.
Learn this in Lesson 42 · HSK 5–6: 婚礼这一天 (The wedding day)
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