We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「鞍馬之勞」, explained below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「鞍馬之勞」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Saddle horse: saddle and horse, referring to a long journey or a war. Describes the hardship of a journey or a battle.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ān mǎ zhī láo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
on1 ma5 ji1 lou4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

