4 characters Idiom and proverb 17 268

Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「偷寒送暖」 for your learning.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「偷寒送暖」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Take care of the cold and warmth in secret. A metaphor for flattery. It also refers to caring about people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tōu hán sòng nuǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tau1 hon4 sung3 nyun5

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.