4 characters Idiom and proverb 21 901

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 「傲睨萬物」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「傲睨萬物」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

Squint: look sideways. Look at everything sideways. Describes a person who is arrogant and looks down on everything.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

ào nì wàn wù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ngou6 ngai6 maan6 mat6

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.