Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「以老賣老」 for better learning.
This feature highlights the idiom 「以老賣老」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
He thinks he is better than others because of his age and seniority.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ lǎo mài lǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 lou5 maai6 lou5
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
