Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「以規為瑱」, with details below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「以規為瑱」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Gui: to advise; zhen: the jade pieces hanging on both sides of the crown of ancient people to plug the ears. And regard words of advice as a thorn in your ears. A metaphor for not listening to others’ advice.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ guī wéi tiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 kwai1 wai4 tin3
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.
