Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「百年樹人」 and its usage.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「百年樹人」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Tree: to plant, to cultivate. It is a metaphor that cultivating talents is a long and arduous task.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bǎi nián shù rén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
baak3 nin4 syu6 yan4
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.
