4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 862

Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「左圖右書」, with more below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「左圖右書」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

There are books all around. Refers to being fond of reading and learning. It also refers to a reading material with illustrations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zuǒ tú yòu shū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jo2 tou4 yau6 syu1

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.