Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「旌旗蔽日」—details below.
The idiom 「旌旗蔽日」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Banner: A general term for flags, here specifically referring to battle flags. The battle flags blocked out the sunlight. Describes an army that is large in number and has a majestic and orderly formation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jīng qí bì rì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jing1 kei4 bai3 yat6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.

