4 characters Idiom and proverb 11 473

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「東央西浼」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「東央西浼」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Refers to begging for favors everywhere.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dōng yāng xī měi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dung1 yeung1 sai1 mui5

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.