4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 376

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「白首相知」 below.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「白首相知」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Baishou: white hair, extended to mean a long time. It means an old friend.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bái shǒu xiàng zhī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

baak6 sau2 seung3 ji1

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.