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 「箕山掛瓢」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The featured idiom 「箕山掛瓢」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Used as a metaphor for living in seclusion and not taking up official office.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī shān guà piáo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gei1 saan1 gwa3 piu4
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
