4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 385

We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「閉門掃軌」, explained below.

The featured idiom 「閉門掃軌」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.

Track: vehicle track. It means to refuse guests and have no contact with them.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bì mén sǎo guǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bai3 mun4 sou3 gwai2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.