We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「道旁苦李」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「道旁苦李」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
A metaphor for people who are not valued.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dào páng kǔ lǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dou6 pong4 fu2 lei5
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.
