Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「倚門獻笑」 for your learning.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「倚門獻笑」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It used to refer to prostitution. Same as “leaning on the door and selling smiles”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ mén xiàn xiào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi2 mun4 hin3 siu3
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
