4 characters Idiom and proverb 11 554

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「東掩西遮」, with its explanation below.

Today’s idiom is 「東掩西遮」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

It means to cover up and conceal the truth.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dōng yǎn xī zhē

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dung1 yim2 sai1 je1

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.