We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「東南半壁」, explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「東南半壁」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Half wall: half side. Refers to the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and half of the country to the east and south of it.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dōng nán bàn bì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dung1 naam4 bun3 bik1
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
