Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「犬馬之戀」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「犬馬之戀」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
It is a metaphor for a minister’s attachment to his king.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
quǎn mǎ zhī liàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hyun2 ma5 ji1 lyun2
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.
