4 characters Idiom and proverb 29 464

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「嚴絲合縫」, with its usage explained below.

Today’s idiom is 「嚴絲合縫」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

The finger gaps are tightly closed.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yán sī hé féng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yim4 si1 hap6 fung4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.