Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「烏面鵠形」 for better learning.
The Chinese idiom 「烏面鵠形」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
His face is as black as a crow and his body is as thin as a swan. Describes a person’s state of being hungry and destitute.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wū miàn hú xíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu1 min6/min2 huk6 ying4
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.

