Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「吹燈拔蠟」. Learn its usage below.
The idiom 「吹燈拔蠟」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for collapse; breakup.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuī dēng bá là
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui1 dang1 bat6 laap6
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
