Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「名垂千古」 below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「名垂千古」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
It is a metaphor that a good reputation will last forever.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
míng chuí qiān gǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ming4/meng2 seui4 chin1 gu2
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
