We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「心腹之患」.
Today’s idiom is 「心腹之患」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Confidant: a metaphor for vital points. A metaphor for the serious disaster hidden within. It also refers to the biggest hidden danger.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xīn fù zhī huàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam1 fuk1 ji1 waan6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
