Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「剛戾自用」 below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「剛戾自用」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Very stubborn and confident, not considering other people’s opinions. Same as “stubborn and self-willed”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gāng lì zì yòng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gong1 leui6 ji6 yung6
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.
