Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「耳提面命」 and its explanation.
We’re presenting the idiom 「耳提面命」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Not only tell him in person, but also whisper it to him in his ear. Describes the enthusiasm and earnestness of elders’ teaching.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ěr tí miàn mìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 tai4 min6/min2 meng6
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.
