We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「鷗鷺忘機」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「鷗鷺忘機」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
It means that people who are not cunning or deceitful can be close to others. Later it was used as a metaphor for being indifferent and secluded, not worrying about worldly affairs.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ōu lù wàng jī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
au1 lou6 mong4 gei1
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.
