Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「順水放船」 and its explanation.
The Chinese idiom 「順水放船」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for adapting to the situation and taking appropriate action.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shùn shuǐ fàng chuán
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun6 seui2 fong3 syun4
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.
