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 「傍人門戶」, with its explanation below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「傍人門戶」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
旁: rely on, depend on;門門: family background. A metaphor for relying on others and being unable to be independent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bàng rén mén hù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bong6/pong4 yan4 mun4 wu6
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.
