4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 678

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「汲古閣本」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「汲古閣本」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

Version name. Refers to the engraved edition of Mao Jin Jiuguge. Also known as Maoben.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jí gǔ gé běn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

kap1 gu2 gok3 bun2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.