Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「瑚璉之器」, with details below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「瑚璉之器」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Hulian: A noble vessel used to hold millet and sorghum during ancient sacrifices. It was called “Hu” in the Xia Dynasty and “Lian” in the Yin Dynasty. It is a metaphor for a person who is particularly talented and can take on great responsibilities.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hú liǎn zhī qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu4 lin5 ji1 hei3
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.
