Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「口血未乾」, with details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「口血未乾」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
In ancient times, when making a covenant, one had to smear the blood of animals on the lips. It refers to breaking a contract shortly after signing it.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kǒu xuè wèi gàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hau2 hyut3 mei6 gon3
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.
