4 characters Idiom and proverb 27 847

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「戴笠故交」 for better learning.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「戴笠故交」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Refers to friendship between poor and humble people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dài lì gù jiāo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

daai3 lap1 gu2/gu3 gaau1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.