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 「鬻兒賣女」, with its explanation below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「鬻兒賣女」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
鬻: sell. It refers to being helpless and forced to sell one’s own children.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yù ér mài nǚ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yuk6 yi4 maai6 neui5
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.
