Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「寸步不離」, explained here.
The idiom 「寸步不離」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Inch step: describes a very close distance. Originally it meant that husband and wife lived in harmony and never left each other. Now it generally refers to two people who have a good relationship and are always together.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cùn bù bù lí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chyun3 bou6 bat1 lei4
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
