4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 468

Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「目見耳聞」 and its usage.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「目見耳聞」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

It means seeing it with one’s own eyes and hearing it with one’s own ears.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

mù jiàn ěr wén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

muk6 gin3 yi5 man4

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.