We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「摘瓜抱蔓」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The idiom 「摘瓜抱蔓」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for sweeping away everything.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhāi guā bào màn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jaak6 gwa1 pou5 maan6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
