4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 209

Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「形影相附」, with its explanation below.

The idiom 「形影相附」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Stay together in lonely situations. Same as “shadow and form depend on each other”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xíng yǐng xiàng fù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ying4 ying2 seung2 fu6

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.