自古紅顏多薄命

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See also: 自古红颜多薄命

Chinese

from time immemorial; since ancient times pretty face; rosy complexion; beautiful woman
many; much; a lot of
many; much; a lot of; numerous; multi-
 
 born under an unlucky star; born unlucky; ill-fated
trad. (自古紅顏多薄命) 自古 紅顏 多 薄命
simp. (自古红颜多薄命) 自古 红颜 多 薄命
Literally: “From ancient times, many with a rosy countenance have been ill-fated.”

Etymology

From the Journey to the West.

Pronunciation

Proverb

自古紅顏多薄命

  1. since ancient times, beautiful women have often been ill-fated
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