Chinese idioms like 「指鹿作馬」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s idiom is 「指鹿作馬」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
A metaphor for intentionally confusing right and wrong. Same as “calling a deer a horse”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǐ lù zuò mǎ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji2 luk2 jok3 ma5
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
