We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「作威作福」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「作威作福」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
The original meaning is that only the king can monopolize authority and give out rewards and punishments. Later it generally refers to the abuse of power by taking advantage of one’s position.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zuò wēi zuò fú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jok3 wai1 jok3 fuk1
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
