Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「囫圇吞棗」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「囫圇吞棗」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Hulun: the whole. Swallow the dates whole without chewing or tasting them. A metaphor for not analyzing or thinking about things.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hú lún tūn zǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fat1 leun4 tan1 jou2
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.
