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Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「親上成親」 below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「親上成親」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

It refers to being relatives and then getting married.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qīn shàng chéng qīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chan1 seung5/seung6 sing4 chan1

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.