4 characters Idiom and proverb 24 226

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「瑤環瑜珥」, with its explanation below.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「瑤環瑜珥」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Yao: beautiful jade; Huan: jade ring; Yu: beautiful jade; Er: jade earrings. A metaphor for children who are as beautiful as jade.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yáo huán yú ěr

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yiu4 waan4 yu4 nei6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.