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 「弄鬼弄神」, with its explanation below.
Discover the idiom 「弄鬼弄神」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Pretend to be a ghost or a spirit to deceive or intimidate others. It also refers to cheating and playing tricks secretly. Also known as “playing tricks on gods and ghosts”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nòng guǐ nòng shén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lung6 gwai2 lung6 san4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
