The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「正正堂堂」, detailing its meaning and use.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「正正堂堂」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
It originally refers to a correct banner and a grand lineup. Now it is used to describe something that is aboveboard.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhèng zhèng táng táng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeng3/jing3 jeng3/jing3 tong4 tong4
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.
