Our mission is to provide free tools for learning Chinese. This series explores idioms and proverbs, meaningful phrases worth knowing. Today’s idiom: 「北門南牙」.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「北門南牙」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
North Gate: refers to the generals of the Yulin Army; South Gate: refers to the prime minister. Refers to important civil and military officials.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
běi mén nán yá
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bak1 mun4 naam4 nga4
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.
