Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「砥柱中流」 and its usage.
Here’s the idiom 「砥柱中流」, with its definition and practical application described below.
Just like the Dizhu Mountain standing in the rapids of the Yellow River. It is a metaphor that strong and independent people can play a supporting role in turbulent and difficult environments.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dǐ zhù zhōng liú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dai2 chyu5 jung3/jung1 lau4
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
