Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「拂袖而歸」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「拂袖而歸」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
To flick one’s sleeves: to flick one’s sleeves to show that one has made up one’s mind. It means returning to one’s hometown and living in seclusion without any attachment.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fú xiù ér guī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fat1 jau6 yi4 gwai1
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
