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 「唇竭齒寒」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「唇竭齒寒」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Without lips, teeth feel cold. A metaphor for the close connection between interests.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chún jié chǐ hán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun4 kit3 chi2 hon4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
