Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「金章紫綬」 and its usage.
Today, we explore the idiom 「金章紫綬」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Purple seal and gold seal were used by prime ministers in ancient times. Later it was used to refer to high-ranking officials and noble titles.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jīn zhāng zǐ shòu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gam1 jeung1 ji2 sau6
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
