4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 01

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「談何容易」. Check below for details.

The Chinese idiom 「談何容易」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Originally it meant that it was not easy for a minister to give advice to the monarch. The latter means that things are not as simple as they are said to be.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tán hé róng yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

taam4 ho4 yung4 yi6

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.