We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「入門問諱」.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「入門問諱」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
In ancient times, when visiting someone, one would first ask the name of his ancestors so that one could avoid taboos when talking. It also refers to asking clearly what taboos there are.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rù mén wèn huì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yap6 mun4 man6 wai5
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
