Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「熬清守淡」, with more below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「熬清守淡」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Endure a hard and boring life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
áo qīng shǒu dàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngaau4 ching1 sau2 daam6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
