We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「烏衣子弟」, with its explanation below.
Learn about the idiom 「烏衣子弟」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.
Wuyi: Wuyi Lane, where aristocratic families such as Wang Dao and Xie An lived during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. A descendant of a prominent family like Wang and Xie. Later it came to refer to the children of wealthy families.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wū yī zǐ dì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu1 yi1 ji2 dai6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
