We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「格格不入」, explained below.
The idiom 「格格不入」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Gege: obstacle, barrier. Describes the incoordination and incompatibility between each other.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gé gé bù rù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gaak3 gaak3 bat1 yap6
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.
