We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「鞋弓襪淺」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「鞋弓襪淺」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
Refers to the bound feet of women in the old days. Same as “small shoe bow and small socks”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xié gōng wà qiǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
haai4 gung1 mat6 chin2
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
