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 「傲雪欺霜」, with its explanation below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「傲雪欺霜」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It describes the state of not being afraid of frost, snow or severe cold, and the more difficult the external conditions are, the more spirited one is. It is a metaphor for being fearless and undaunted in the face of cruel persecution or attacks after long-term training. Arrogant, arrogant, contemptuous.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ào xuě qī shuāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngou6 syut3 hei1 seung1
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.
