Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「海誓山盟」, as shown below.
Today’s idiom is 「海誓山盟」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It refers to the oath made by a man and a woman when they are in love, that their love will be as eternal as the mountains and the sea.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hǎi shì shān méng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hoi2 sai6 saan1 mang4
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
