4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 776

From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「大興土木」. Details below.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「大興土木」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Xing: to establish; Tumu: refers to construction engineering. Build houses on a large scale.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dà xìng tǔ mù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

daai6 hing1 tou2 muk6

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.