Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「向火乞兒」. Check below for details.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「向火乞兒」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
To warm oneself by fire: to warm oneself by fire; beggar: beggar. A beggar who warms himself by the fire. A metaphor for people who curry favor with the powerful.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiàng huǒ qǐ ér
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
heung3 fo2 hat1 yi1
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
