We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「擘兩分星」, with its explanation below.
Learn about the idiom 「擘兩分星」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.
It means that even very small weight can be distinguished clearly. The metaphor is accurate and clear. Liang is a smaller unit of weight; Xing is the small dot on the scale bar marking the weight of liang.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bò liǎng fèn xīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
maak3 leung5 fan1 sing1
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.
