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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

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