Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「枘鑿冰炭」 and its usage.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「枘鑿冰炭」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
It is a metaphor for things that are sharply opposed and incompatible. See “Peg-in-square-circle”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ruì záo bīng tàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yeui6 jok6 bing1 taan3
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.
