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 「尋花問柳」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「尋花問柳」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Flowers and willows originally referred to spring scenery, and in the old days also referred to prostitutes. Originally meant to enjoy the scenery of spring. Later, it was used in old novels to refer to prostitution.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xún huā wèn liǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cham4 fa1 man6 lau5
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
