Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「風燭草露」. Check below for details.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「風燭草露」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
A candle in the wind is easily extinguished, and dew on the grass is easily dried. It is a metaphor for a person who is old and near death.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēng zhú cǎo lù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung1 juk1 chou2 lou6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
