Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「更深夜靜」. Check below for details.
The Chinese idiom 「更深夜靜」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Geng: An old unit of time for night time. A night is divided into five watches, each lasting about two hours. It was very late at night and there was no sound at all. Describes the silence deep in the night.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gèng shēn yè jìng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gang3/gaang1 sam1 ye6 jing6
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.
