4 characters Idiom and proverb 13 652

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「柔枝嫩葉」, explained below.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「柔枝嫩葉」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

Soft and delicate leaves. A metaphor for a gentle and beautiful young woman.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

róu zhī nèn yè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yau4 ji1 nyun6 yip6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.