We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「汗馬功勞」, with its explanation below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「汗馬功勞」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Sweaty horse: the horses ridden by soldiers sweat while galloping, which is a metaphor for the hard work of fighting. Refers to establishing military exploits on the battlefield. Now it refers to the contribution made by hard work.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hàn mǎ gōng láo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hon6 ma5 gung1 lou4
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
