We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「樹碑立傳」.
The idiom 「樹碑立傳」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Tree: stand. Originally it meant to engrave someone’s life story on a stone tablet or write it into a biography so that his reputation would be passed down from generation to generation. It is now used as a metaphor to establish personal prestige and enhance personal reputation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shù bēi lì chuán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
syu6 bei1 lap6 chyun4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
