Free resources for learning Chinese are here for you! This series features idioms and proverbs with rich meanings. Check out 「嗬佛罵祖」 and its details.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「嗬佛罵祖」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Originally it meant that if you are not bound by your predecessors, you can break through them. Later it is used to describe being fearless and daring to act.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hē fó mà zǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ho4 fat6 ma6 jou2
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
