Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「葛屨履霜」, with details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「葛屨履霜」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Wear summer shoes in winter. A metaphor for being overly frugal and stingy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gě jù lǚ shuāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
got3 geui3 lei5 seung1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
