4 characters Idiom and proverb 27 453

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「雕章繪句」. Check below for details.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「雕章繪句」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

Refers to the deliberate modification of the words and sentences in an article. Same as “carving chapters and engraving sentences”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

diāo zhāng huì jù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

diu1 jeung1 kui2 geui3

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.