Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「衣繡夜遊」 and how to use it.
The Chinese idiom 「衣繡夜遊」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
It is a metaphor that although one holds an official position, one cannot let others see his glory and honor. Same as “walking at night in embroidered clothes”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī xiù yè yóu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi1 sau3 ye6 yau4
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.

