Starting from characters, then words, the journey to learning Chinese leads to idioms. Our free resource teaches idioms like 「畫水鏤冰」. Explanation below.
The idiom 「畫水鏤冰」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Paint on water and carve on ice. A metaphor for working hard but getting nothing.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huà shuǐ lòu bīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wa2/waak6 seui2 lau6 bing1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
