Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「先花後果」 below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「先花後果」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
In the old days, it was used to describe the birth of a girl before giving birth to a boy.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiān huā hòu guǒ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sin1 fa1 hau6 gwo2
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
