Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「猴年馬月」, with details below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「猴年馬月」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Monkey and Horse: One of the twelve zodiac signs. Generally refers to the years to come.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hóu nián mǎ yuè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hau4 nin4 ma5 yut6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
