4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 851

Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「左宜右有」 and its usage below.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「左宜右有」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

Yi: suitable, appropriate. Describes someone who is versatile and can do everything.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuǒ yí yòu yǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jo2 yi4 yau6 yau5

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.