4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 79

Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「妙處不傳」, detailed below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「妙處不傳」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

It refers to the subtle and mysterious things that cannot be expressed in words or writing.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

miào chù bù chuán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

miu6 chyu5 bat1 chyun4

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.