Idioms like 「歃血為盟」 are key to mastering Chinese. Start from characters, climb to idioms, and explore them with this free resource.
The Chinese idiom 「歃血為盟」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Drink blood: in ancient times, during alliances, the blood of livestock would be smeared on the lips to show sincerity; alliance: swear an oath to enter into a treaty. . Generally refers to swearing an oath to form an alliance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shà xuè wéi méng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saap3 hyut3 wai6/wai4 mang4
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
