Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「淮橘為枳」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「淮橘為枳」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
The orange trees in the south of the Huai River turn into trifoliate orange trees when transplanted to the north of the Huai River. It is a metaphor that the environment has changed and the nature of things has also changed.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
huái jú wéi zhǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
waai4 gwat1 wai6/wai4 ji2
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
