Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「百二山河」 below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「百二山河」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
One hundred and two: two against a hundred. A metaphor for a place with dangerous mountains and rivers.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bǎi èr shān hé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
baak3 yi6 saan1 ho4
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.
