Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「蓬頭厲齒」, with details below.
The idiom 「蓬頭厲齒」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Describes the appearance of a person with fluffy hair, missing teeth, and an old and aged appearance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
péng tóu lì chǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pung4 tau4 lai6 chi2
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.
