Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「開山鼻祖」. Check below for details.
The idiom being introduced now is 「開山鼻祖」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
A metaphor for the founder of an academic school or skill.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kāi shān bí zǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hoi1 saan1 bei6 jou2
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
