Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「痛飲黃龍」, with details below.
Discover the idiom 「痛飲黃龍」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Huanglong: That is Huanglong Prefecture, whose jurisdiction was in present-day Jilin area, and was the heartland of the Jin people. Originally it meant holding a banquet to celebrate the victory after conquering the enemy capital. Later it generally refers to drinking heartily to defeat the enemy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tòng yǐn huáng lóng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tung3 yam2 wong4 lung4
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
