4 characters Idiom and proverb 28 332

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「還元返本」 below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「還元返本」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Return to the original state of things. Same as “restore to the original”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

hái yuán fǎn běn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

waan4 yun4 faan1 bun2

There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.