4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 904

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「吉光鳳羽」 below.

Today’s idiom is 「吉光鳳羽」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Yoshimitsu and the feathers of the phoenix. A metaphor for a work of art.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jí guāng fèng yǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gat1 gwong1 fung6 yu5

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.