From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「羞以牛後」. Details below.
The idiom 「羞以牛後」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
The anus of a cow is a metaphor for a subordinate position. It means being unwilling to be in a subordinate position and being restrained by others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiū yǐ niú hòu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sau1 yi5 ngau4 hau6
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
