During the Euro 2012 games, time and time again fans were treated to many fantastic goals made by Cristiano Ronaldo. His impeccable and professional performance, combined with his good looks, attracted the attention of many girls' eyes. In fact, Ronaldo has been dubbed the top "高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)" of Euro 2012.
Do you know what "高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)" means? It is composed of three adjectives: 高 (gāo) tall, 富 (fù) rich and 帅 (shuài) handsome, and refers to men who possess all three of these enviable qualities. This increasingly used phrase is an updated version of "白马王子 (báimǎ wángzi) prince charming." Basically, "高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)" makes ideal candidates for dating and marriage! Although an old idea, "高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)" is a relatively new word. Readers first saw this expression in Japanese comics, and as those comics became increasingly popular, the expression took off. These days it appears frequently on the internet, TV, and is a common word in daily life.
With the popularity of "高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)" came the corresponding phrase "白富美 (bái fù měi)." This refers to girls who have light skin, rich families, and beautiful faces, and is composed of three adjectives: 白 (bái) white/bright, 富 (fù) rich and 美 (měi) beautiful. People believe that "高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)" and "白富美 (bái fù měi)" are a match made in heaven.
Well, no matter if it is a prince or a princess, have you found yours yet?
Example:
Tīngshuō Lucy liàn'ài le.
Mary: 听说 Lucy 恋爱 了。
I heard that Lucy fell in love.
Shì a, tā nán péngyou shì gāo fù shuài ne.
Jenny: 是啊，她男 朋友 是 高 富 帅 呢。
Yes, her boyfriend is tall, rich and handsome.
Bìxū de, Lucy yě shì bái fù měi a.
Mary: 必须的，Lucy也是 白 富 美 啊。
He must be. Lucy is also a bright, rich and beautiful girl.
Èn, tāmen tǐng héshì de.
Jenny: 嗯，他们 挺 合适 的。
Yes, they are made for each other.
Practice:
1. When you want to say that a guy is handsome in Chinese, you use the adjective ____.
A. 高 (gāo) B. 富 (fù) C. 帅 (shuài)
2. Which of the following choices is the popular phrase currently used in China to describe a guy who is tall, rich and handsome?
A. 高富帅 (gāo fù shuài) B. 白富美 (bái fù měi) C. 白马王子 (báimǎ wángzi)
Answers to the practice questions: 1. C 2. A
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