Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「四平八穩」. Check below for details.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「四平八穩」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Originally used to describe the body parts that are symmetrical and strong. It is often used to describe someone who speaks and acts steadily. It also describes doing things only to avoid mistakes and lacking a proactive and innovative spirit.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
sì píng bā wěn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sei3 ping4 baat3 wan2
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.
