Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「禍近池魚」. Learn its usage below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「禍近池魚」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
It means that the fish in the pond are affected. A metaphor for being an innocent victim.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huò jìn chí yú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wo6 kan5/gan6 chi4 yu2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
