We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「年高望重」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「年高望重」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Older, more prestigious.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nián gāo wàng zhòng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
nin4 gou1 mong6 jung6/chung5/chung4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
