Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「葵藿傾陽」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「葵藿傾陽」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Sunflower: sunflower. Huo: leaves of legume plants. Sunflowers and bean plants have leaves that lean toward the sun. It is a metaphor for the yearning for someone you admire or the loyalty of a subordinate to his superior.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kuí huò qīng yáng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
kwai4 fok3 king1 yeung4
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.
