Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「明升暗降」, with details below.
Today’s idiom is 「明升暗降」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It means being promoted on the surface but actually having one’s power stripped away.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng shēng àn jiàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4 sing1 am3 gong3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
