We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「竹苞鬆茂」, explained below.
The featured idiom 「竹苞鬆茂」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.
Bao: lush. Pine and bamboo are lush. A metaphor for a prosperous family. It is also used to congratulate people on the completion of a new house.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhú bāo sòng mào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
juk1 baau1 sung1 mau6
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.
