4 characters Idiom and proverb 29 552

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「耀武揚威」, with its usage explained below.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「耀武揚威」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

Yao: to show off. Show off military power and demonstrate power.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yào wǔ yáng wēi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yiu6 mou5 yeung2/yeung4 wai1

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.