Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「施命發號」 and its usage.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「施命發號」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Issue an order.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shī mìng fā hào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si1 meng6 faat3 hou6
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.

