Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「不惡而嚴」. Check below for details.
This feature highlights the idiom 「不惡而嚴」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
He doesn’t speak in a bad tone, but is very majestic, making people feel awe.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù è ér yán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 ok3 yi4 yim4
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
