We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「吐肝露膽」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「吐肝露膽」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
It is a metaphor for being sincere and speaking one’s true feelings.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tǔ gān lù dǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou3 gon1 lou6 daam2
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.

