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 「塹山堙穀」, with its explanation below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「塹山堙穀」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Refers to digging mountains and filling valleys. Also known as “filling up valleys and cutting down mountains”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiàn shān yīn yù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chim3 saan1 yan1 guk1
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
