Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「高步通衢」 and its usage.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「高步通衢」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Qu: main road. Originally referred to an official holding a prominent position. Later it also refers to passing the imperial examination. Same as “高步云渠”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gāo bù tōng qú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gou1 bou6 tung1 keui4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
