Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「閑花埜草」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「閑花埜草」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Wild flowers and plants. A metaphor for a woman whom a man plays with other than his wife. Same as “wild flowers and weeds”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xián huā yě cǎo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
haan4 fa1 ye5 chou2
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
