Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「虎嘯風生」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「虎嘯風生」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Howl: a long cry. When a tiger roars loudly, strong winds will blow. It is a metaphor for heroes emerging in line with the trend of the times and having a great impact on society; it also refers to heroes rising up and making great plans.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hǔ xiào fēng shēng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fu2 siu3 fung1 saang1/sang1
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.
