Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「青眼相看」 for better learning.
The idiom being introduced now is 「青眼相看」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Blue eyes: eyes looking straight ahead with the black pupil in the middle, a metaphor for respect or liking for someone. Describes treating someone with a respectful attitude. Also written as “treat each other with favor” or “treat with favor”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīng yǎn xiàng kàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ching1/cheng1 ngaan5 seung2 hon1/hon3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
