Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「順蔓摸瓜」 for better learning.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「順蔓摸瓜」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
metaphor for investigating something based on a clue. Same as “follow the clues”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shùn màn mō guā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun6 maan6 mo2 gwa1
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.
