Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「箕山之操」 and its usage.
Today’s idiom is 「箕山之操」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
In the old days, it was used to praise people who were unwilling to serve as officials in troubled times. Same as “Jishan Festival”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī shān zhī cāo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gei1 saan1 ji1 chou1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
