Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「鬼怕惡人」 below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「鬼怕惡人」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
It is a metaphor that a vicious person is afraid of someone even more vicious.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
guǐ pà è rén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gwai2 pa3 ok3 yan4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
