4 characters Idiom and proverb 10 117

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「走南闖北」. Check below for details.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「走南闖北」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Refers to having traveled to many places in the south and north. It also refers to adventuring in a general sense.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zǒu nán chuǎng běi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jau2 naam4 chong2 bak1

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.