4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 456

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「齒如含貝」, explained below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「齒如含貝」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Describes teeth that are neat and white. Shell, white snail shell.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chǐ rú hán bèi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chi2 yu4 ham4 bui3

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.