4 characters Idiom and proverb 1 582

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「一面之交」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Here’s the idiom 「一面之交」, with its definition and practical application described below.

We’ve only met once. A metaphor for a shallow friendship.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī miàn zhī jiāo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 min6 ji1 gaau1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.