Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「化鴟為鳳」 for better learning.
This feature highlights the idiom 「化鴟為鳳」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
It is a metaphor for being able to influence people with virtue and change evil into good. Owl, an owl, was considered an ominous bird by the ancients.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huà chī wéi fèng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fa3 chi1 wai6/wai4 fung6
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.
