We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「一字千金」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「一字千金」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
If you add or delete one word, you will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins. Praise the exquisiteness of the text and it cannot be changed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī zì qiān jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat1 ji6 chin1 gam1
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
