Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「吉星高照」. Check below for details.
The featured idiom 「吉星高照」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Lucky star: a star that brings luck and good fortune to people. In the old days, people who believed in astrology thought that human destiny was related to the position and movement of stars. When auspicious stars were shining, everything would go as planned and smoothly.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jí xīng gāo zhào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gat1 sing1 gou1 jiu3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
