Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「蠅頭小利」 and how to use it.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「蠅頭小利」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
A metaphor for very small profits.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yíng tóu xiǎo lì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ying1/ying4 tau4 siu2 lei6
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.
