Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「海枯石爛」 below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「海枯石爛」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
The sea dried up and the stones rotted. Describes something that lasts a long time. It is a metaphor for a firm will that never changes.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hǎi kū shí làn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hoi2 fu1 sek6 laan6
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
