We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「門不夜關」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「門不夜關」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Describes a society that is peaceful and has good morals.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mén bù yè guān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mun4 bat1 ye6 gwaan1
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.

