Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「伐功矜能」, explained below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「伐功矜能」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Fa, Jin: boast. Refers to bragging about one’s own achievements and talents. Describes a person who is arrogant and conceited because of his talent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fá gōng jīn néng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fat6 gung1 ging1 nang4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
