We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「撥亂反正」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「撥亂反正」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Luan: refers to troubled times; Fan: means “return”, to return. Eliminate chaos and restore normal order.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bō luàn fǎn zhèng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
but6 lyun6 faan2 jing3
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
