We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「猿猴取月」, explained below.
This feature highlights the idiom 「猿猴取月」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
A metaphor for ignorance. It also means wasting effort.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yuán hóu qǔ yuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yun4 hau4 cheui2 yut6
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
