Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「鴻毛泰山」, detailed below.
The idiom 「鴻毛泰山」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for a huge difference in importance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hóng máo tài shān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hung4 mou1/mou4 taai3 saan1
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.
