Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「冷若冰霜」, explained below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「冷若冰霜」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Cold as ice. It is a metaphor for treating people without any emotion, as cold as ice. It also refers to a serious and unapproachable attitude.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lěng ruò bīng shuāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
laang5 yeuk6 bing1 seung1
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.
