Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「水落石出」, explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「水落石出」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
When the water level dropped, the rocks on the bottom of the water were exposed. Metaphorically, the truth of the matter is fully revealed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shuǐ luò shí chū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seui2 lok6 sek6 cheut1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
