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纸醉金迷 (zhǐ zuì jīn mí)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Describes a life of extravagance, luxury, and self-indulgence, often with negative connotations.

Definition (中文解释)

原意是让闪光的金纸把人弄迷糊了。形容叫人沉迷的奢侈繁华环境。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·陶穣《清异录·居室》(痈医孟斧)有一小室,窗牖焕明,器皆金饰,纸光莹白,金彩夺目,所亲见之,归语人曰‘此室暂憩,令人金迷纸醉。’”

Example (造句示例)

He left his simple country life for the paper-drunken, gold-crazed city.