Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「歌舞升平」 below.
Today’s idiom is 「歌舞升平」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Shengping: peace. Sing and dance to celebrate peace. It means to whitewash the truth.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gē wǔ shēng píng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
go1 mou5 sing1 peng4/ping4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
