4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 893

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「芒芒苦海」. Learn its usage below.

Introducing the idiom 「芒芒苦海」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

A Buddhist term meaning vast and profound. A metaphor for endless suffering.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

máng máng kǔ hǎi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mong1 mong1 fu2 hoi2

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.