From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「而立之年」. Details below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「而立之年」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Thirty is the age when people can become independent. Later it became a synonym for thirty years old.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ér lì zhī nián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi4 lap6 ji1 nin4
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
