We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「醴酒不設」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「醴酒不設」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Lijiu: sweet wine. When hosting a banquet for guests, no sweet wine is prepared for those who do not like drinking. A metaphor for the gradual decline in politeness towards others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lǐ jiǔ bù shè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lai5 jau2 bat1 chit3
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
