Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「銜環結草」—details below.
Today’s idiom is 「銜環結草」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
To tie grass into a rope: to tie grass into a rope to rescue a benefactor; to hold a jade ring in the mouth: to hold a jade ring in the mouth. In the old days, it was used to describe gratitude and repaying kindness, which one would never forget until death.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xián huán jié cǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
haam4 waan4 git3 chou2
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
