Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「五花殺馬」 for better learning.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「五花殺馬」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
A horse with faded fur. A metaphor for old age and physical frailty.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wǔ huā shā mǎ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ng5 fa1 saat3 ma5
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.
