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 「妝模作樣」, with its explanation below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「妝模作樣」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Pretend to be something for others to see.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhuāng mó zuò yàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jong1 mou2 jok3 yeung2/yeung6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
