Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「發揚踔厲」 today with this free Chinese resource.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「發揚踔厲」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Originally referred to the dance movements of the “Wu” music in the early Zhou Dynasty. His hands and feet are stretched out and he stamps the ground vigorously, symbolizing Taigong Wang’s courageous determination when he assisted King Wu in defeating King Zhou. Later it is used to describe being energetic and high-spirited.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fā yáng chuō lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
faat3 yeung4 cheuk3 lai6
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.
