4 characters Idiom and proverb 15 749

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「桑土之謀」. Check below for details.

The idiom 「桑土之謀」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

It is a metaphor for being diligent in business planning and preventing problems before they occur.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sāng tǔ zhī móu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

song1 tou2 ji1 mau4

The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.