Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「吞舟是漏」—details below.
The idiom 「吞舟是漏」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Originally it meant a big fish escaping the net, but later it is often used to describe those who commit serious crimes going unpunished.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tūn zhōu shì lòu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tan1 jau1 si6 lau6
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.
