Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「愛屋及烏」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「愛屋及烏」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Because I love someone, I also love the crow on his roof. It is a metaphor that when you love someone, you also care about the people or things related to him.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ài wū jí wū
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
oi3 uk1 kap6 wu1
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
