We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「阿諛逢迎」.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「阿諛逢迎」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Flattery: to compliment others with words; fawning: to cater to others’ wishes. To flatter, to fawn on, and to please others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ā yú féng yíng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
a3 yu4 fung4 ying4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

