We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「朱門繡戶」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「朱門繡戶」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Zhumen: a red-painted gate; Xiuhu: a door with beautiful carvings and paintings. A metaphor for the residence of women in wealthy families. It also refers to wealthy families.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhū mén xiù hù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jyu1 mun4 sau3 wu6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
