The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「莫測高深」, detailing its meaning and use.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「莫測高深」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
The depth of it is impossible to fathom. Refers to one’s attitude towards life, or the content of speech or writing (usually not used in a positive sense, as it has a derogatory meaning).
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mò cè gāo shēn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mok6 chak1 gou1 sam1
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.
