Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「牆花路柳」, explained here.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「牆花路柳」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Flowers by the wall, willows by the roadside. A metaphor for a woman who is not respected. In the old days, it referred to a prostitute.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiáng huā lù liǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheung4 fa1 lou6 lau5
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
