Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「九原可作」, as shown below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「九原可作」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Jiuyuan: The tombs of the nobles and officials of Jin State during the Spring and Autumn Period were in Jiuyuan, so it was called the tombyard; Zuo: rise, arouse. Imagine the rebirth of the dead.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiǔ yuán kě zuò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau2 yun4 ho2 jok3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
