We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「飲冰茹檗」, with its explanation below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「飲冰茹檗」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Ru: eat; Bo: commonly known as Huangbai, tastes bitter. Drink cold water and eat bitter things. It is a metaphor for being in a difficult situation and feeling depressed. It also describes a hard life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐn bīng rú bò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yam2 bing1 yu4 paak3
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
