4 characters Idiom and proverb 14 174

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「背本就末」, as shown below.

The idiom 「背本就末」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

It means deviating from the fundamentals and chasing after trivial matters.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bèi běn jiù mò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bui3 bun2 jau6 mut6

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.