We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「暗香疏影」, explained below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「暗香疏影」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Originally used to describe the fragrance and posture of plum blossoms, it was later used as a synonym for plum blossoms.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
àn xiāng shū yǐng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
am3 heung1 so1 ying2
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
