After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「尋花覓柳」. Meaning and usage are below.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「尋花覓柳」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Originally meant to enjoy the scenery of spring. Later, it was used in old novels to refer to prostitution. Same as “seeking flowers and asking willows”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xún huā mì liǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cham4 fa1 mik6 lau5
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
