Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「島瘦郊寒」 and its usage.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「島瘦郊寒」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Dao and Jiao: refers to the Tang Dynasty poets Jia Dao and Meng Jiao. The poems of Jia Dao and Meng Jiao contain many sad and mournful words, so this is used to refer to their poetry and style. It also describes the style and meaning of poetry similar to Jia Meng.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǎo shòu jiāo hán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou2 sau3 gaau1 hon4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
