We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「鳩居鵲巢」, explained below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「鳩居鵲巢」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
metaphor for forcibly occupying someone else’s residence or making inappropriate arrangements.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiū jū què cháo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau1 geui1 jeuk3 chaau4
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
