Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「矯枉過正」 below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「矯枉過正」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
straightened the bent thing, and it tilted to the other side again. A metaphor for correcting a mistake beyond what is necessary.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiǎo wǎng guò zhèng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
giu2 wong2 gwo3 jeng3/jing3
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.
