We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「小試鋒芒」 below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「小試鋒芒」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
A metaphor for showing off one’s skills a little.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiǎo shì fēng máng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
siu2 si3 fung1 mong1
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
