Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「不舞之鶴」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「不舞之鶴」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Dance: dance. The crane that does not dance. A metaphor for a person who does not live up to his reputation. It is also used to ridicule people’s incompetence.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù wǔ zhī hè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 mou5 ji1 hok2
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
