We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「名鞿利鞚」, with its explanation below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「名鞿利鞚」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It is also called bridle and lock. It is a metaphor that fame and fortune bind people like reins and chains.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng jī lì kòng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4/meng2 gei1 lei6 hung3
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
