We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「野草閑花」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「野草閑花」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Wild flowers and plants. A metaphor for a woman whom a man plays with other than his wife.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yě cǎo xián huā
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ye5 chou2 haan4 fa1
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.
