4 characters Idiom and proverb 30 520

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「鸞顛鳳倒」, with its usage explained below.

The idiom 「鸞顛鳳倒」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

Refers to the sexual intercourse between men and women.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

luán diān fèng dǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lyun4 din1 fung6 dou2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.