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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「托驥之蠅」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「托驥之蠅」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

It refers to a person who becomes famous by following a virtuous person.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tuō jì zhī yíng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tok3 kei3 ji1 ying1/ying4

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.