Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「戶樞不朽」 and how to use it.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「戶樞不朽」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Hinge: the hinge of a door; rotten: decay, ruin. Door hinges that are turned frequently will not decay. A metaphor for something that is constantly moving and is not easily eroded.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hù shū bù xiǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu6 syu1 bat1 nau2
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
