Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「開門延盜」, explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「開門延盜」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Open the door and let the robber in. It is a metaphor for bringing in bad people and bringing disaster. Same as “open the door to welcome thieves”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kāi mén yán dào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hoi1 mun4 yin4 dou6
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
