We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「坐不垂堂」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「坐不垂堂」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Chuitang: near the eaves. Don’t sit outside the hall, for fear of falling down the stairs. A metaphor for not staying in a dangerous place.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zuò bù chuí táng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cho5 bat1 seui4 tong4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
