We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「河魚之疾」, explained below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「河魚之疾」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
River fish: A euphemism for abdominal disease, named because the fish starts to rot from the stomach. Refers to diarrhea.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hé yú zhī jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ho4 yu2 ji1 jat6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
