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 「暴腮龍門」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「暴腮龍門」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
It’s like a fish looking up at the Dragon Gate but unable to get up. In the imperial examination era, it was a metaphor for failing the examination. Later, it was also used to describe setbacks in life and difficult situations.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bào sāi lóng mén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bou6 soi1 lung4 mun4
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
