4 characters Idiom and proverb 12 493

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「金石交情」. Check below for details.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「金石交情」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

A metaphor for a friendship as unbreakable as gold and stone. Same as “a friendship as strong as gold and stone”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jīn shí jiāo qíng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gam1 sek6 gaau1 ching4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.