Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「蠅攢蟻附」, detailed below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「蠅攢蟻附」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Just like flies swarming around ants. It is a metaphor for disregarding humility, currying favor with the powerful, and seeking personal gain everywhere.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yíng cuán yǐ fù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ying1/ying4 chyun4 ngai5 fu6
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
