4 characters Idiom and proverb 8 877

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「吠形吠聲」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

We’re presenting the idiom 「吠形吠聲」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.

A metaphor for blindly following others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fèi xíng fèi shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fai6 ying4 fai6 seng1

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.