4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 719

Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「眾星捧月」 and its explanation.

The idiom 「眾星捧月」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Many stars set off the moon. It is a metaphor for people supporting someone they respect and love.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhòng xīng pěng yuè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jung3 sing1 pung2 yut6

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