Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「空頭支票」, with more below.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「空頭支票」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Refers to a check that cannot be cashed, that is, the money cannot be withdrawn. A metaphor for a promise that is not intended to be fulfilled.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kōng tóu zhī piào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hung1 tau4 ji1 piu3
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
