Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「本末源流」 and how it’s used.
The idiom 「本末源流」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Source: water source. Flow: Water flowing downstream from a source. A metaphor for the priority, beginning and end, and sequence of things.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
běn mò yuán liú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bun2 mut6 yun4 lau4
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.
