We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「清塵濁水」, with its explanation below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「清塵濁水」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Clear dust refers to others; turbid water refers to oneself. It is a metaphor for being so far apart that there is no hope of meeting.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīng chén zhuó shuǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ching1 chan4 juk6 seui2
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
