Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「佩韋佩弦」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「佩韋佩弦」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Wei: tanned cowhide, string: bowstring. Originally it meant that Ximen Bao was impatient, so he wore a whip to warn himself; Dong Anyu was slow-tempered, so he wore a string to warn himself. Originally used to describe being on guard at all times. It is often used to illustrate useful advice.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
pèi wéi pèi xián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pui3 wai4 pui3 yin4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
