Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「唇輔相連」, explained here.
The idiom 「唇輔相連」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
It’s like lips and teeth are interdependent. It is a metaphor for close relationship and mutual dependence.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chún fǔ xiàng lián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun4 fu6 seung1 lin4
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
