Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「矯枉過中」 for better learning.
The idiom being introduced now is 「矯枉過中」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
A metaphor for correcting a mistake beyond what is necessary. Same as “overcorrection”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiǎo wǎng guò zhōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
giu2 wong2 gwo3 jung1
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
