We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「引伸觸類」 and its meaning below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「引伸觸類」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
It refers to extending the principles of a certain thing to similar things. Also known as “extended connotation”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐn shēn chù lèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yan5 san1 juk1 leui6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
