Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「耳目股肱」, as shown below.
The idiom 「耳目股肱」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
Thigh: thigh; humerus: the part of the arm from elbow to wrist. It acts as ears, eyes, and arms. A metaphor for important officials who assist the emperor. It also refers to someone who is very close and efficient.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ěr mù gǔ gōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 muk6 gu2 gwang1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
