4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 829

Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「男女老少」, with details below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「男女老少」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Refers to all people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

nán nǚ lǎo shǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

naam4 neui5 lou5 siu3

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.