Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「才短思澀」, detailed below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「才短思澀」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Talent: talent and knowledge. Short: short-sighted. Astringent: dull. Short-sighted and slow thinking. Refers to poor writing skills.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cái duǎn sī sè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
choi4 dyun2 si1 gip3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
