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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「強幹弱枝」. Meaning and usage are below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「強幹弱枝」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Strengthen the trunk and weaken the branches and leaves. A metaphor for reducing local power and strengthening central power.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiáng gàn ruò zhī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

keung4 gon3 yeuk6 ji1

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.