Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「物以群分」 and its usage.
Today, we explore the idiom 「物以群分」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Like things gather together. It means that bad guys are of the same mind and collude with each other. Same as “Birds of a feather flock together”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wù yǐ qún fèn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mat6 yi5 kwan4 fan1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
