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 「覆盆難照」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「覆盆難照」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Raspberry: with the pot upside down. The pot was turned upside down so that the sunlight could not reach inside. A metaphor for injustice that has nowhere to be appealed. Also known as “the injustice of the basin”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fù pén nán zhào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fuk1 pun4 naan4 jiu3
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
