Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「返璞歸真」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「返璞歸真」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Remove the veneer and reveal the essence. A metaphor for returning to the original natural state. Same as “return to basics”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fǎn pú guī zhēn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
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Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
