We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「犁生騂角」, with its usage explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「犁生騂角」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
It refers to a pure red calf with regular horns born from a mixed-color cow. A metaphor for a bad father giving birth to virtuous children.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lí shēng xīng jiǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lai4 saang1/sang1 sing1 gok3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
