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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 「遺芬餘榮」.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「遺芬餘榮」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

It is a metaphor for the virtues, reputation and achievements left by our predecessors.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yí fēn yú róng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wai4 fan1 yu4 wing4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.