Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「童叟無欺」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「童叟無欺」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Tong: a minor; Sou: an old man; Qie: to deceive. Don’t deceive children or the elderly. Refers to fair trading.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tóng sǒu wú qī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tung4 sau2 mou4 hei1
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.
