Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「倚門倚閭」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「倚門倚閭」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Lu: the gate of an ancient alley. Describes the eagerness of parents to see their children return.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǐ mén yǐ lǘ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi2 mun4 yi2 leui4
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.
