4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 572

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「支分節解」 below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「支分節解」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Separate the limbs and joints one by one. Joint, joint. The metaphor analyzes the meaning in a detailed and pertinent way. Also known as “branch clan interpretation”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhī fèn jiē jiě

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji1 fan1 jit3 gaai2

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.