We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「哀絲豪竹」.
Today’s idiom is 「哀絲豪竹」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Silk and bamboo: a general term for string instruments and wind instruments; Haozhu: a musical instrument made of thick bamboo tubes. Describes the tragic and moving sound of orchestral music.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
āi sī háo zhú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
oi1 si1 hou4 juk1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
