蒹葭倚玉树

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. reeds leaning on a jade tree (idiom)

   • jiānjiāyǐyùshù,bǐyùnǚzǐjiàgěicáimàochūzhòngdenánzǐ.

     蒹葭倚玉树，比喻女子嫁给才貌出众的男子。🔊

     The jianjiā plant leaning on a jade tree is a metaphor for a girl marrying a man of outstanding talent and appearance.

2. 貳名noun

   fig. the lowly associating with the noble; the weak seeking help from the strong

   • jiānjiāyǐyùshù,bǐyùdìwèidīderényīfùdìwèigāoderén.

     蒹葭倚玉树，比喻地位低的人依附地位高的人。🔊

     "Jiān jiá yǐ yù shù" is a metaphor for a person of low status relying on a person of high status.