4 characters Idiom and proverb 13 916

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「玲瓏剔透」, explained below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「玲瓏剔透」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Describes objects that are delicate and transparent, with delicate structure. It also refers to a person who is smart and flexible.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

líng lóng tī tòu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ling4 lung4 tek1 tau3

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.