We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「光明磊落」, explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「光明磊落」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Aboveboard: having a bright and honest heart. Be open-minded and upright.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
guāng míng lěi luò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gwong1 ming4 leui5 lok6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

