Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「擬規畫圓」 below.
Here’s the idiom 「擬規畫圓」, with its definition and practical application described below.
Draw a circle using the compass. A metaphor for doing things according to the old rules and not knowing how to adapt.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nǐ guī huà yuán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 kwai1 wa2/waak6 yun4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
