Learning Chinese grows from characters to words and then idioms. We’ve created free tools to help you master idioms like 「當行本色」, explained here.
The idiom being introduced now is 「當行本色」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
When in the industry: an expert. Refers to the insider and the original appearance. The latter also means being proficient in one’s own profession and having outstanding achievements.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dāng háng běn sè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dong3/dong1 haang4/hong4/hang4 bun2 sik1
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
