Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「暗渡陳倉」 today with this free Chinese resource.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「暗渡陳倉」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Du: to cross; Chencang: the name of an ancient county, located in the east of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. A metaphor for using false illusions to achieve a certain purpose. It also implies adultery between men and women.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
àn dù chén cāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
am3 dou6 chan4 chong1
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.
