We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「發硎新試」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「發硎新試」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
Whetstone: whetstone. As sharp as a newly sharpened knife. A metaphor for showing outstanding talents as soon as one starts working.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fā xíng xīn shì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
faat3 ying4 san1 si3
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
