Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「不悱不發」 below.
The idiom 「不悱不發」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
悱: want to say something but can’t say it. Fa: to inspire. When a student wants to say something but cannot, do not inspire him. This is Confucius’ teaching method.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù fěi bù fā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 fei2 bat1 faat3
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
