Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「衣錦過鄉」 and its usage.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「衣錦過鄉」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It used to refer to returning to one’s hometown after becoming rich and powerful. It means to show off to the people in the village.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī jǐn guò xiāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi1 gam2 gwo3 heung1
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
