We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「鼻堊揮斤」 below.
We’re presenting the idiom 「鼻堊揮斤」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Swing the axe to shave off the chalk on the tip of the nose. Metaphorically correcting mistakes.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bí è huī jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bei6 ok3 fai1 gan1
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.
