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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「山節藻棁」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Temple decoration of ancient emperors. Shanjie is a bracket carved into the shape of a mountain; Zaozhu is a short column on the beam with algae patterns painted on it. Later it was used to describe luxurious and extravagant residences and excessive courtesy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shān jiē zǎo tuō
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
saan1 jit3 jou2 jyut3
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
