Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「象簡烏紗」, detailed below.
The idiom 「象簡烏紗」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Xiangjian: a court tablet made of ivory; Wusha: an official hat made of black gauze. He holds an ivory tablet in his hand and wears a black gauze hat. Refers to the attire of high-ranking officials in old times.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiàng jiǎn wū shā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeung6 gaan2 wu1 sa1
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
