Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「敗鱗殘甲」 and its explanation.
The idiom 「敗鱗殘甲」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Defeat: destruction. The broken and fragmented scales are a metaphor for the snowflakes flying in the sky.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bài lín cán jiǎ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
baai6 leun4 chaan4 gaap3
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.
