Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「越俎代皰」. Check below for details.
Introducing the idiom 「越俎代皰」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Yue: to cross; Zu: a container for holding sacrificial offerings such as cattle and sheep during ancient sacrifices. Pao: chef.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yuè zǔ dài pào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yut6 jo2 doi6 paau3
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
