4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 497

Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「魚目混珍」 and how to use it.

We’re presenting the idiom 「魚目混珍」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.

A metaphor for confusing the fake with the real.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yú mù hún zhēn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yu2 muk6 wan6 jan1

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.