Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「東獵西漁」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today’s idiom is 「東獵西漁」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It means to dabble in many areas without specializing in any one area.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dōng liè xī yú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung1 lip6 sai1 yu4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
