After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「遷於喬木」. Meaning and usage are below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「遷於喬木」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Migrate: migrate. Arbor: tall tree. Originally refers to the migration of birds from deep valleys to tall trees. A metaphor for moving into a new house.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiān yú qiáo mù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chin1 yu1 kiu4 muk6
Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.
