We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「華而不實」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The featured idiom 「華而不實」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Hua: bloom. The flowers bloom beautifully, but they bear no fruit. A metaphor for something that looks good on the outside but is empty on the inside.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huá ér bù shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wa4 yi4 bat1 sat6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
