Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「披瀝肝膽」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「披瀝肝膽」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
It is a metaphor for meeting someone sincerely and pouring out one’s true feelings. Also describes being very loyal. Same as “to be devoted and unashamed”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
pī lì gān dǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pei1 lik6 gon1 daam2
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
