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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 「隨波逐浪」. Meaning and usage are below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「隨波逐浪」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

①The look of being in a precarious situation. ② Refers to walking and stopping together. ③Drifting with the waves. ④It means to go with the flow and follow the crowd.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

suí bō zhú làng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheui4 bo1 juk6 long6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.