Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「皓首蒼顏」, detailed below.
The featured idiom 「皓首蒼顏」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Hao: the appearance of white; Shou: hair; Yan: face. Snow-white hair, gray face. Describes the appearance of an elderly person.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hào shǒu cāng yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hou6 sau2 chong1 ngaan4
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.
