We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「陵穀滄桑」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「陵穀滄桑」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Mausoleum: mountain; Valley: valley. Hills become valleys, valleys become hills. A metaphor for the great changes in the world.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
líng yù cāng sāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ling4 guk1 chong1 song1
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.
