Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「倡條冶葉」—details below.
Today’s idiom is 「倡條冶葉」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Chang: the same as “prostitute”; Ye: seductive. Originally used to describe the graceful branches and leaves of willow trees. Later it was used to describe the branches and leaves of flowers and plants that were allowed to be enjoyed and picked by people. Refers to a prostitute.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chàng tiáo yě yè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheung1 tiu4 ye5 yip6
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
