Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「得意忘言」. Check below for details.
Here is the Chinese idiom 「得意忘言」, along with its meaning and how it is used.
The original meaning is that words are used to express meaning, and once the meaning is known, words are no longer needed. Later it is used to illustrate that both parties know the thing in their hearts without having to say it explicitly.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dé yì wàng yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dak1 yi3 mong4 yin4
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.
