Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「信馬由韁」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「信馬由韁」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Riding a horse and wandering aimlessly. A metaphor for walking around casually.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xìn mǎ yóu jiāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun3 ma5 yau4 geung1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

