We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「慈烏返哺」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「慈烏返哺」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Ci: to support. Returning the favor: When the crow chicks grow up, they bring food to feed their mother. A metaphor for children repaying their parents for their upbringing.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cí wū fǎn bǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chi4 wu1 faan1 bou6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
