4 characters Idiom and proverb 12 481

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「金玉良緣」, explained below.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「金玉良緣」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

Originally referred to a marriage that conformed to the feudal order. Later it generally refers to a happy marriage.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jīn yù liáng yuán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gam1 yuk6 leung4 yun4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.