4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 784

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「有意無意」 below.

The idiom 「有意無意」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

It seems intentional, and yet it seems unintentional. Intentional and unintentional.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yǒu yì wú yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau5 yi3 mou4 yi3

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.