4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 944

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「山搖地動」 below.

Today’s idiom is 「山搖地動」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

The mountains and the earth were shaking. Describes the great momentum or power.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shān yáo dì dòng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

saan1 yiu4 dei6/dei2 dung6

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.