The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「自立門戶」, detailing its meaning and use.
The idiom 「自立門戶」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
Refers to setting up a family independently. It also refers to establishing an independent school of thought without relying on predecessors. It now also refers to leaving a group and doing things one’s own way.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zì lì mén hù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji6 laap6 mun4 wu6
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.
