Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「乘堅策肥」. Learn its usage below.
The idiom 「乘堅策肥」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Jian: a sturdy carriage; Ce: to whip; Fei: a fat horse. Ride in a sturdy carriage and drive a fat horse. Describes a luxurious life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chéng jiān cè féi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sing4 gin1 chaak3 fei4
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