We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「降龍伏虎」.
Today, we explore the idiom 「降龍伏虎」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Originally a Buddhist story, it refers to the use of magical powers to subdue dragons and tigers. The latter metaphor means having great ability, being able to defeat a strong opponent or overcome great difficulties.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiàng lóng fú hǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gong3 lung4 fuk6 fu2
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.
