4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 729

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 「有血有肉」, explained below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「有血有肉」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

A metaphor for life’s vitality and content. It is often used to describe vivid characters in literary works.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǒu xuè yǒu ròu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau5 hyut3 yau5 yuk6

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.