Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「烽火相連」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「烽火相連」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Beacon fire: fireworks used for border warnings in ancient times. It refers to the unremitting efforts in border defense, and is a metaphor for the ongoing war.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēng huǒ xiàng lián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung1 fo2 seung1 lin4
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.
