Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「洞如觀火」 below.
Discover the idiom 「洞如觀火」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Describes observing things very clearly, as if looking at fire. Same as “as clear as seeing fire”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dòng rú guān huǒ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung6 yu4 gun1 fo2
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.
