自古英雄爱美人
[zì gŭ yīng xióng ài mĕi rén]
This idiom '自古英雄爱美人' (Zi Gu Ying Xiong Ai Mei Ren) translates to 'Heroes have always loved beauties'. It alludes to the idea that historically, heroic figures often held deep admiration for beautiful people, often implying a romantic association between powerful individuals and attractive partners. It evokes a classical Chinese theme of chivalry and romance.