4 characters Idiom and proverb 15 739

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The idiom being introduced now is 「桃蹊柳曲」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Refers to a place with beautiful spring scenery. Same as “peach paths and willow alleys”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

táo qī liǔ qǔ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tou2 hai4 lau5 kuk1

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.