Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「汲汲顧影」 and how it’s used.
The Chinese idiom 「汲汲顧影」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
He looked at his own shadow in panic, feeling lonely and disappointed. It also refers to the act of frequently looking at one’s own shadow and feeling very proud of oneself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jí jí gù yǐng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kap1 kap1 gu3 ying2
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
