We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「望風承旨」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「望風承旨」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
It means speaking and acting in a way that caters to other people’s wishes. See “望風希望指”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wàng fēng chéng zhǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mong6 fung1 sing4 ji2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
