After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「酒池肉林」. Meaning and usage are below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「酒池肉林」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
According to ancient legend, King Zhou of Shang used wine as a pool and meat as a forest for drinking all night long. Originally it referred to a life of debauchery, corruption and extreme luxury, but later it also described an abundance of wine and meat.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiǔ chí ròu lín
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jau2 chi4 yuk6 lam4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
