Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「風行草從」 below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「風行草從」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
It is a metaphor that the words and deeds of prestigious people influence the social customs and practices. Same as “the wind blows and the grass bends”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēng háng cǎo cóng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung1 haang4/hong4/hang4 chou2 chung4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
