4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 911

Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「延頸鶴望」 and its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「延頸鶴望」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Stretch your neck and hope like a crane. A metaphor for eager expectation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yán jǐng hè wàng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yin4 geng2 hok2 mong6

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.