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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「皎陽似火」, explained below.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「皎陽似火」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Jiao: white and bright. The sun burns like fire. Mostly used to describe the heat in summer.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiǎo yáng sì huǒ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gaau2 yeung4 chi5 fo2

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.