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 「拋磚引玉」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The featured idiom 「拋磚引玉」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Throw out a brick and bring back jade. A metaphor for using one’s own immature opinions or works to elicit better opinions or works from others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
pāo zhuān yǐn yù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
paau1 jyun1 yan5 yuk6
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
