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We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「十步芳草」 and its meaning below.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「十步芳草」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Fragrant grass: vanilla. A metaphor that there are talented people everywhere.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shí bù fāng cǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sap6 bou6 fong1 chou2

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.