Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「分庭抗禮」 and its explanation.
The Chinese idiom 「分庭抗禮」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Ting: courtyard; kangli: perform salute on an equal footing. Originally it meant that the host and guest met each other, standing on either side of the courtyard and greeting each other. It is now used to describe a relationship of equal status and equality.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fèn tíng kàng lǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fan1 ting4 kong3 lai5
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.
