We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「長夜難明」, with its usage explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「長夜難明」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
A metaphor for the long reign of darkness.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǎng yè nán míng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheung4 ye6 naan4 ming4
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.
