From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「氣吞湖海」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The idiom being introduced now is 「氣吞湖海」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Still as powerful as a mountain and a river. Used to describe someone who has great courage.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qì tūn hú hǎi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hei3 tan1 wu4 hoi2
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.

