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Today’s idiom is 「兄死弟及」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Originally it meant that when the elder brother died, the younger brother would ascend the throne and become the monarch. Later it also refers to a younger brother taking over his older brother’s position and career.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiōng sǐ dì jí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hing1 sei2 dai6 kap6
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
