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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「廬山真面」 for better learning.

This feature highlights the idiom 「廬山真面」, with its meaning and examples shown below.

Lushan: The name of a mountain, located in the south of Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province. A metaphor for the truth or true nature of things.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lú shān zhēn miàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lou4 saan1 jan1 min6/min2

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.