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 「殊途同歸」, explained below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「殊途同歸」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Reach the same destination through different routes. A metaphor for taking different approaches to achieve the same result.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shū tú tóng guī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
syu4 tou4 tung4 gwai1
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.

