4 characters Idiom and proverb 13 889

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 「為虎添翼」, explained below.

The idiom 「為虎添翼」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Add wings to the tiger. A metaphor for helping bad people and increasing the power of evil people.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

wéi hǔ tiān yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wai6/wai4 fu2 tim1/tim3 yik6

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