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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「百鳥朝鳳」. Details below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「百鳥朝鳳」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Chao: to meet in the morning; Feng: phoenix, the king of birds in ancient legends. In the old days, it referred to a wise monarch who was supported by the world. Later, it also referred to a person of high moral character who was highly respected and admired by the people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bǎi niǎo cháo fèng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

baak3 niu5 jiu1 fung6

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.