We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「桃紅柳綠」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「桃紅柳綠」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
The peach blossoms are bright red and the willow branches are emerald green. Describes the spring scenery with lush flowers and bright colors.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
táo hóng liǔ lǜ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou2 hung4 lau5 luk6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.

