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We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「柳嚲花嬌」.

Today’s idiom is 「柳嚲花嬌」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

The willow branches are drooping and the flowers are beautiful. A metaphor for a woman’s beauty.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

liǔ duǒ huā jiāo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lau5 do2 fa1 giu1

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.