Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「鳴鑼喝道」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「鳴鑼喝道」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
In feudal times, when an official went out, the person leading the way would beat a gong and order pedestrians to make way. It is a metaphor for the emergence of something, creating momentum and paving the way.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng luó hē dào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4 lo4 hot3 dou6
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
