Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「取青妃白」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「取青妃白」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Take green to compare with white. Same as “take the green to compare with the white”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qǔ qīng fēi bái
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui2 ching1/cheng1 fei1 baak6
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.
