4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 895

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「芒寒色正」 for better learning.

This feature highlights the idiom 「芒寒色正」, with its meaning and examples shown below.

Refers to the cool and pure color of starlight. It is also used to praise people’s noble and upright character.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

máng hán sè zhèng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mong1 hon4 sik1 jeng3/jing3

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.