We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「雷鳴瓦釜」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「雷鳴瓦釜」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Cauldron: pot. The pot made a thunderous sound. It is a metaphor for a person without virtue or talent occupying a high position and being very powerful.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
léi míng wǎ fǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
leui4 ming4 nga5 fu2
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
