We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「牛黃狗寶」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「牛黃狗寶」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Bezoar is a stone in the gallbladder of a cow; bezoar is a coagulation in the internal organs of a dog. Both are products of internal organ diseases, and are therefore used to describe a corrupt heart.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
niú huáng gǒu bǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ngau4 wong4 gau2 bou2
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.
