4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 709

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「無頭告示」, explained below.

This introduction highlights the idiom 「無頭告示」, with its meaning and examples explained below.

An unclear statement. It also refers to official documents that lack main content.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wú tóu gào shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mou4 tau4 gou3 si6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.