Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「功薄蟬翼」. Learn its usage below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「功薄蟬翼」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
The merit is as small as the wings of a cicada. Used to describe a small contribution. Often used as a humble word.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gōng báo chán yì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gung1 bok6 sim4 yik6
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.
