Learning Chinese grows from characters to words and then idioms. We’ve created free tools to help you master idioms like 「南轅北轍」, explained here.
The idiom 「南轅北轍」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
I wanted to go south but the car was going north. A metaphor for an action that is exactly the opposite of its purpose.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nán yuán běi zhé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
naam4 yun4 bak1 chit3
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
