Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「蛟龍得水」. Check below for details.
We’re presenting the idiom 「蛟龍得水」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Legend has it that after getting water, the dragon can create clouds and rain and fly up to the sky. A metaphor for talented people getting the opportunity to display their talents. It also refers to getting out of a difficult situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiāo lóng dé shuǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gaau1 lung4 dak1 seui2
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
