4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 09

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「葭莩之親」. Check below for details.

The idiom 「葭莩之親」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Reed: The thin membrane on the inner wall of reed stems. A metaphor for distant relatives.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiā piǎo zhī qīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ga1 fu1 ji1 chan1

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.