4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 592

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「土龍沐猴」 below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「土龍沐猴」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

A metaphor for having a reputation but no substance.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tǔ lóng mù hóu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tou2 lung4 muk6 hau4

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.