We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「論甘忌辛」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「論甘忌辛」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
When it comes to sweetness, spicy food is taboo. A metaphor for being obsessed with something.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lùn gān jì xīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
leun6 gam1 gei6 san1
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
