Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「名門世族」 and how it’s used.
The Chinese idiom 「名門世族」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
A prestigious family.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng mén shì zú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4/meng2 mun4 sai3 juk6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

