Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「蠶頭燕尾」 below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「蠶頭燕尾」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It describes the heavy start and light end of calligraphy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cán tóu yàn wěi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chaam4 tau4 yin3 mei5
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.
