Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「閉關卻掃」 below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「閉關卻掃」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Que: stop; quesao: no longer sweep the car tracks, meaning to thank the guests. Close the gate and clear the car tracks. It means closing the door to visitors and not interacting with the outside world.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bì guān què sǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bai3 gwaan1 keuk3 sou3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
