We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「功若丘山」, with its explanation below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「功若丘山」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Merit: achievement. If: like, as if. Achievements are like mountains. A metaphor for great achievements.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gōng ruò qiū shān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gung1 yeuk6 yau1 saan1
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.

