We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「青枝綠葉」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「青枝綠葉」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
①Green branches and leaves. Mostly refers to trees that grow lushly. ②A metaphor for youth.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qīng zhī lǜ yè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ching1/cheng1 ji1 luk6 yip6
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.

