Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「穩操左券」, with details below.
Today’s idiom is 「穩操左券」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Zuoquan: Ancient contracts were divided into two copies, left and right, with each party holding one copy. Zuoquan was the left copy and was often used as a voucher for claims. A metaphor for being fully confident.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wěn cāo zuǒ quàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wan2 chou1 jo2 gyun3/hyun3
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
