Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「抱蔓摘瓜」 and its usage.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「抱蔓摘瓜」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
Follow the clues. A metaphor for expanding the case and implicating innocent people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bào màn zhāi guā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
pou5 maan6 jaak6 gwa1
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
