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Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「如虎添翼」. Learn its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「如虎添翼」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

It’s like a tiger has grown wings. A metaphor for a powerful person getting help and becoming even more powerful.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rú hǔ tiān yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yu4 fu2 tim1/tim3 yik6

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.