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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「山公倒載」 for better learning.

The idiom being introduced now is 「山公倒載」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Refers to lying down in the car after being drunk. Describes being completely drunk.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shān gōng dǎo zǎi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

saan1 gung1 dou2 joi3

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.