Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「聞噎廢食」. Learn its usage below.
The Chinese idiom 「聞噎廢食」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
When I heard someone choked while eating, I stopped eating. It is a metaphor for not doing something for fear of problems.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wén yē fèi shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
man4 yit3 fai3 sik6
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
