Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「枝附葉從」, detailed below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「枝附葉從」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
The branches and leaves are attached to the trunk. A metaphor for dependent subordinates.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhī fù yè cóng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji1 fu6 yip6 chung4
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
