Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「井中求火」 today with this free Chinese resource.
We’re presenting the idiom 「井中求火」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Seek fire in the well. Metaphorically, if the method or direction is wrong, the purpose will not be achieved at all.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jǐng zhōng qiú huǒ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeng2 jung3/jung1 kau4 fo2
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.
