4 characters Idiom and proverb 22 452

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「楞頭楞腦」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「楞頭楞腦」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

①Describes a reckless or foolish look. ②Describes the look of being in a daze.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

léng tóu léng nǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ling4 tau4 ling4 nou5

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.