Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「末大必折」, with details below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「末大必折」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
End: treetop, tip. If the branches of a tree are too thick, its trunk will break. It means that subordinates have power and endanger their superiors.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mò dà bì shé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mut6 daai6 bit1 jit3
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.
