Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「高抬明鏡」, explained here.
Introducing the Chinese idiom 「高抬明鏡」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.
Qin Shi Huang had a mirror that could reflect people’s hearts. It is a metaphor for law enforcement officers who are fair and strict in judging cases.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gāo tái míng jìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gou1 toi4 ming4 geng3
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
