Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「奉天承運」. Check below for details.
Introducing the idiom 「奉天承運」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Feng: to comply with; Fengtian: to obey the will of heaven, referring to the emperor’s mandate from heaven; Chengyun: to inherit the fortune of a new life. Refers to the divine right of kings. A set phrase used at the beginning of feudal emperors’ edicts.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fèng tiān chéng yùn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung6 tin1 sing4 wan6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
