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 「章台楊柳」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「章台楊柳」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
A metaphor for a slim and beautiful woman.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhāng tái yáng liǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeung1 toi2/toi4 yeung4 lau5
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.
