Chinese idioms like 「東窗事發」 represent a high level of language skill. This free guide helps you learn their meaning and use.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「東窗事發」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
A metaphor for a conspiracy that has been exposed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dōng chuāng shì fā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung1 cheung1 si6 faat3
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.

