Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「長安少年」, explained here.
Discover the idiom 「長安少年」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
It used to refer to the extravagant and frivolous young men from wealthy families in the capital.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǎng ān shǎo nián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheung4 on1 siu3 nin4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
