Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「昂首望天」, explained below.
The idiom 「昂首望天」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Look up and look at the sky. It refers to looking up, having a superficial style, and being unwilling to put down one’s airs and go deep into the grassroots.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
áng shǒu wàng tiān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngong4 sau2 mong6 tin1
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.
