Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「膏火之費」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「膏火之費」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Ointment: oil for lighting lamps; anointing fire: lamp fire. Refers to the cost of studying.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gāo huǒ zhī fèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gou1 fo2 ji1 fai3
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
