Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「衣錦夜遊」 below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「衣錦夜遊」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Wearing brocade clothes and going out at night. It is a metaphor that although one holds an official position, one cannot let others see his glory and honor. Same as “walking at night in embroidered clothes”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī jǐn yè yóu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi1 gam2 ye6 yau4
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.
