Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「吟風詠月」 and its usage.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「吟風詠月」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
It used to refer to works written or recited by literati with natural scenery such as love and the moon as the theme. It is now mostly used to describe works that are empty and boring.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yín fēng yǒng yuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngam4 fung1 wing6 yut6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
