Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「清都紫微」, explained here.
The idiom 「清都紫微」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
The palace where the Emperor of Heaven resides in myths and legends.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīng dōu zǐ wēi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ching1 dou1 ji2 mei4
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.
