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 「神龍失埶」, explained below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「神龍失埶」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
A metaphor for losing power. “氣” is the same as “勢”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shén lóng shī zhí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
san4 lung4 sat1 ngai6
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.
