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 「鐘鳴鼎食」, explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「鐘鳴鼎食」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Bell: an ancient musical instrument; Ding: an ancient cooking utensil. Strike the bell and set up the tripods for eating. Describes the luxurious appearance of the nobility.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhōng míng dǐng shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jung1 ming4 ding2 sik6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
