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 「數一數二」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「數一數二」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
Not the first but second. Describes prominence.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shù yī shù èr
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sou2 yat1 sou2 yi6
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.
