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 「汙手垢面」, explained below.
The idiom 「汙手垢面」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Describes hands and face that are very dirty.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yú shǒu gòu miàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wu1 sau2 gau3 min6/min2
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.

