Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「根椽片瓦」, detailed below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「根椽片瓦」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
①One rafter and one tile. ② Refers to simple houses.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gēn chuán piàn wǎ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gan1 chyun4 pin2/pin3 nga5
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
