Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「淮南雞犬」. Check below for details.
Here is the Chinese idiom 「淮南雞犬」, along with its meaning and how it is used.
A metaphor for someone who gains power by relying on others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huái nán jī quǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
waai4 naam4 gai1 hyun2
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.
