We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「別開生面」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「別開生面」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Fresh face: a new look. The original meaning is that the portraits of meritorious officials in the Lingyan Pavilion had faded, and only after being repainted by General Cao did they appear to be lively. Metaphorically creating a new form or situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bié kāi shēng miàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bit6 hoi1 saang1 min6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
