Our goal is to provide you with free Chinese learning tools. This series highlights idioms and proverbs, full of meaning and adaptable to many contexts. The featured idiom is 「風流罪過」, with details below.
The idiom 「風流罪過」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Fengliu: originally referred to the so-called elegance of feudal scholars. Originally referred to mistakes caused by being uncouth. Later it also refers to crimes committed due to sexual relations between men and women.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēng liú zuì guò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung1 lau4 jeui6 gwo3
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.
