Chinese idioms like 「駟馬軒車」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「駟馬軒車」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
A high-covered carriage pulled by four horses. In the old days, it was used to describe the lavish scene when a powerful person traveled. It also describes being wealthy and prominent. Same as “a carriage drawn by four horses”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sì mǎ xuān chē
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si3 ma5 hin1 che1
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.

