4 characters Idiom and proverb 29 01

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 「松柏之壽」 and how to use it.

The Chinese idiom 「松柏之壽」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for longevity.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sòng bǎi zhī shòu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sung1 paak3 ji1 sau6

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.