Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「養兒防老」 for better learning.
We’re presenting the idiom 「養兒防老」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.
Raising sons is a defense against old age. It also refers to raising children to prevent being helpless in old age.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǎng ér fáng lǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yeung5 yi4 fong4 lou5
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.
