Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「狂犬吠日」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「狂犬吠日」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
A mad dog barks at the sun. It is a metaphor for bad people who shout without considering their own abilities.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kuáng quǎn fèi rì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kong4 hyun2 fai6 yat6
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.

