4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 332

We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「如法砲製」, with its usage explained below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「如法砲製」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Prepare Chinese medicine according to established methods. Metaphorically imitate.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rú fǎ pào zhì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yu4 faat3 paau3 jai3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.