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We’re presenting the idiom 「遺芳餘烈」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
It is a metaphor for the virtues, reputation and achievements left by our predecessors.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yí fāng yú liè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
wai4 fong1 yu4 lit6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
