Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「公才公望」, with details below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「公才公望」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Talent: talent and knowledge; reputation: fame. His talent, knowledge and reputation are worthy of being called a public official.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gōng cái gōng wàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gung1 choi4 gung1 mong6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
