talented man and beautiful woman; well-matched pair; wit and beauty
A yojijukugo describing an ideal couple: a gifted man and a lovely woman. Often used in literary or romantic contexts to praise a harmonious match.
They are truly a well-matched pair, an ideal couple.
This story depicts the love between a talented man and a beautiful woman.
郎才女貌 is a similar Chinese-derived phrase meaning 'a talented man and a beautiful woman,' but it is less common in Japanese than 才子佳人.
A yojijukugo of Chinese origin, combining 才子 (talented man) and 佳人 (beautiful woman). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it has been used in Japanese literature to describe an ideal romantic pairing.