Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「逾繩越契」 and its usage.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「逾繩越契」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
It means that there was no written language before the use of knotted ropes and written contracts. Rope and contract refer to knotted ropes and written contracts. Later it was extended to mean not being able to read and write.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yú shéng yuè qì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yu4 sing2 yut6 kai3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
