Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「其貌不揚」, with details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「其貌不揚」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Not good-looking: not good-looking. Used to describe a person with an ugly appearance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qí mào bù yáng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kei4 maau6 bat1 yeung4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.

