After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「冰山難靠」. Meaning and usage are below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「冰山難靠」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It is a metaphor for power that cannot last forever and is difficult to rely on.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bīng shān nán kào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bing1 saan1 naan4 kaau3
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
