4 characters Idiom and proverb 12 492

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「金石可開」 below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「金石可開」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Describes a person who is sincere, determined and has unlimited strength. Same as “metal and stone will be opened”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jīn shí kě kāi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gam1 sek6 ho2 hoi1

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.