4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 769

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「姑妄聽之」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The idiom 「姑妄聽之」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Gu: for the time being; Wang: casually, randomly. Just listen to it casually, don’t necessarily believe it.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gū wàng tīng zhī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gu1 mong5 teng1 ji1

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.