Everyday Expressions

She was a famous beauty in her youth.

We shall never forget the beauty of the old Beijing.

The beauty of this machine is its simplicity. (这机器的优点在于简单。)

Street Talks

A: Mom it hurts.

B: This black eye you got in the fight is a real beauty,huh?!

A: Please! Mom!

B:Saving petrol, you know, that's the beauty of buying a small car.

A:The beauty of his new job is that he works his own hours. (flexible hours)

Why don't you come with us?

B: I need my beauty sleep, you know. (我需要大睡一场)

Proverbs

Beauty is but skin-deep. 红颜易变。

Beauty without virtue is a flower without perfume. 貌美而无德，犹如花之无香。

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 情人眼里出西施。