四大发明 in English si4 da4 fa1 ming2 Meaning

Meanings

  • the four great Chinese inventions: paper, printing, magnetic compass and gunpowder

Simplified Characters

四 大 发 明

Traditional Characters

四 大 發 明

Pinyin

si4 da4 fa1 ming2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

四si4four 大da4big 发fa1to send out 明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)