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Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「高門大戶」 today for free with this guide.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「高門大戶」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Gaomen: in the old days it referred to a wealthy family; Dahu: a prominent family. A wealthy and powerful family.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gāo mén dà hù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gou1 mun4 daai6 wu6

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.