Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「鳥面鵠形」 and its usage.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「鳥面鵠形」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Describes a person who is weak in body and thin in face due to hunger.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
niǎo miàn hú xíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
niu5 min6/min2 huk6 ying4
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.

