Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「蓬頭垢面」, detailed below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「蓬頭垢面」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
His hair was disheveled and his face was dirty. In the old days, it was used to describe the poor living conditions of the poor. It also refers to something without modification.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
péng tóu gòu miàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pung4 tau4 gau3 min6/min2
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
