Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「聞雷失箸」, with details below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「聞雷失箸」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
A metaphor for using other things to cover up one’s true situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wén léi shī zhù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
man4 leui4 sat1 jyu6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
