Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「入境問禁」 and its usage.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「入境問禁」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Border: national border; prohibit: prohibit, referring to things that are not favored by laws or customs. When entering a country or region, you should first ask what prohibitions there are.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rù jìng wèn jìn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yap6 ging2 man6 gam3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
