4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 136

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「逐鹿中原」 below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「逐鹿中原」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Zhu: to chase; Lu: refers to the object to be captured, often used as a metaphor for the throne and political power. It refers to many heroes rising up to fight for the world.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhú lù zhōng yuán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk6 luk2 jung3/jung1 yun4

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.