Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「漂母進飯」—details below.
Learn about the idiom 「漂母進飯」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.
洗母: an old woman who washes clothes by the water. Refers to doing a favor without expecting anything in return.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
piāo mǔ jìn fàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
piu1 mou5 jeun3 faan6
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
