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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「將飛翼伏」. Meaning and usage are below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「將飛翼伏」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Wing: wings. Fu: to gather. When a bird is about to fly, it folds its wings first. It is a metaphor that before any big move, one must always lie low and restrain oneself.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiāng fēi yì fú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jeung1 fei1 yik6 fuk6

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.