After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「暴跳如雷」. Meaning and usage are below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「暴跳如雷」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
He shouted and jumped in anger, as loud as thunder. Describes the look of being anxious, angry and losing one’s temper.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bào tiào rú léi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bou6 tiu3 yu4 leui4
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.
