4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 204

Understanding Chinese starts with simple characters, grows to phrases, and finally idioms. Learn 「夫唱婦隨」 today for free with this guide.

Today’s idiom is 「夫唱婦隨」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Follow: agree. Originally it referred to the feudal society’s belief that wives must obey their husbands, and later it was used as a metaphor for couples getting along well.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fū chàng fù suí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fu1 cheung3 fu5 cheui4

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.