We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「月中折桂」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「月中折桂」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Break laurel branches in the moon. A metaphor for passing the imperial examination.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yuè zhōng shé guì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yut6 jung1 jit3 gwai3
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.
