4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 478

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「達官要人」, with its explanation below.

This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「達官要人」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.

It means high-ranking officials. Refers to high-ranking officials and people of prominent family background.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dá guān yào rén

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

daat6 gun1 yiu3 yan4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.