We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「灰煙瘴氣」, with its usage explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「灰煙瘴氣」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
A metaphor for dirtiness.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huī yān zhàng qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fui1 yin1 jeung3 hei3
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.

