Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「望塵莫及」, as shown below.
Discover the idiom 「望塵莫及」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Mo: not; and: catch up. I saw the rider ahead of me walking through the dust and I couldn’t catch up with him. A metaphor for being far behind.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wàng chén mò jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mong6 chan4 mok6 kap6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
