We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「上行下效」 below.
The Chinese idiom 「上行下效」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Effect: to imitate, to learn. The people below will follow the people above them in doing what they do.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shàng háng xià xiào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seung5/seung6 haang4/hong4/hang4 ha6 haau6
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
