4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 669

Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「克紹箕裘」 and how it’s used.

The idiom 「克紹箕裘」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for being able to inherit the business of one’s ancestors.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

kè shào jī qiú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hak1 siu6 gei1 kau4

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