4 characters Idiom and proverb 11 876

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「沾親帶故」 below.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「沾親帶故」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

Gu: old friend, old friend. There are relationships with relatives and friends.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhān qīn dài gù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jim1 chan1 daai3/daai2 gu2/gu3

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.