Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「飛沙走石」, explained here.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「飛沙走石」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Sand was flying and stones were rolling. Describes violent winds.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēi shā zǒu shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fei1 sa1 jau2 sek6
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.
