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Chinese idioms like 「秋月寒江」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.

Today’s idiom is 「秋月寒江」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

It is a metaphor for the pure and clear heart of a virtuous person.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiū yuè hán jiāng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chau1 yut6 hon4 gong1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.