4 characters Idiom and proverb 17 457

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 「婦人孺子」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

We’re presenting the idiom 「婦人孺子」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.

Women and children.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fù rén rú zǐ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fu5 yan4 yu6 ji2

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.