Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「尋流逐末」. Learn its usage below.
The Chinese idiom 「尋流逐末」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
It’s like giving up the root and pursuing the end. A metaphor for not grasping the fundamental links, but only focusing on minor issues.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xún liú zhú mò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cham4 lau4 juk6 mut6
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
