We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「合浦還珠」, with its explanation below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「合浦還珠」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
It is a metaphor for something being lost and found or someone leaving and returning. Same as “Hepu Pearl Returns”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hé pǔ hái zhū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hap6 pou2 waan4 jyu1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
