Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「枯木發榮」, as shown below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「枯木發榮」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Withered trees come back to life. A metaphor for the rebirth of dying things.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kū mù fā róng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fu1 muk6 faat3 wing4
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
