4 characters Idiom and proverb 17 474

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「寄跡山林」, as shown below.

The idiom 「寄跡山林」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

He lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests, and did not care about worldly affairs.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jì jì shān lín

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gei3 jik1 saan1 lam4

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.