Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「萬古長青」—details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「萬古長青」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Eternal: thousands of years. It will remain green like pine and cypress for thousands of generations. A metaphor for a noble spirit or deep friendship that will never die.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wàn gǔ zhǎng qīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
maan6 gu2 cheung4/jeung2 ching1/cheng1
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
