Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「範張雞黍」 and its usage.
Discover the idiom 「範張雞黍」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Fan: model; Zhang: Zhang Shao; Ji: poultry; Shu: herbaceous plant, referring to millet. Fan Shi and Zhang Shao drank wine and ate chicken together. A metaphor for the meaning and affection between friends.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fàn zhāng jī shǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
faan6 jeung1 gai1 syu2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
