Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「綠葉成蔭」, with more below.
The idiom 「綠葉成蔭」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
It is a metaphor for lush green leaves covering the sky. Same as “green leaves create shade”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lǜ yè chéng yīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
luk6 yip6 sing4 yam1
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
