Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「移山倒海」 and its usage.
Learn about the idiom 「移山倒海」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.
Move the mountains and overturn the seas. It is a metaphor for the tremendous power and majestic spirit of human beings in transforming nature.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yí shān dǎo hǎi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi4 saan1 dou2 hoi2
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.
