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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「白叟黃童」 and its usage.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「白叟黃童」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

An old man with white hair and a child with yellow hair. Refers to everyone, young and old.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bái sǒu huáng tóng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

baak6 sau2 wong4 tung4

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.