Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「古井不波」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「古井不波」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Ancient well: an old well that has dried up. Wave: waves. The dried-up old well will never stir again. It is a metaphor for a calm state of mind that will not be affected by external influences. In the old days, it referred to widows who did not want to remarry. Also written as “The ancient well is calm and ripples” and “The ancient well is calm and ripples”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǔ jǐng bù bō
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gu2 jeng2 bat1 bo1
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
