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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「逐影吠聲」 and its usage.

Today, we explore the idiom 「逐影吠聲」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

Describes someone who follows the crowd and has no opinion of his own.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhú yǐng fèi shēng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

juk6 ying2 fai6 seng1

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.