We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「鞋弓襪小」, explained below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「鞋弓襪小」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
Refers to the bound feet of women in the old days.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xié gōng wà xiǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
haai4 gung1 mat6 siu2
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
