After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「肩摩袂接」. Meaning and usage are below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「肩摩袂接」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
People’s shoulders rubbed against each other and their sleeves touched. Describes a crowded place.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiān mó mèi jiē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gin1 mo1 mai6 jip3
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.
