We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「烏焉成馬」.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「烏焉成馬」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
The three characters “Wu”, “Yan” and “Ma” have similar shapes and were written incorrectly after being copied several times. Refers to the errors in the transmission of characters due to their similarity in shape.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wū yān chéng mǎ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu1 yin4 sing4 ma5
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.
