We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「點金成鐵」, explained below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「點金成鐵」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Used to metaphorically turn a good article into a bad one. It also refers to turning a good thing into a bad one.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
diǎn jīn chéng tiě
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dim2 gam1 sing4 tit3
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.
