Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「傳宗接代」. Check below for details.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「傳宗接代」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
Zong: religion, family. Generation: future generations. To pass on religion and continue it to future generations. In the old days, it meant that having an only son would allow the family heritage to be passed down from generation to generation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuán zōng jiē dài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chyun4 jung1 jip3 doi6
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.
