共枝别干 — “Shared branches, separate trunks”
共枝别干 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though taught by the same master, each develops their own distinct style or school of thought; to share common roots but diverge into separate branches”. Literally, “Shared branches, separate trunks”.
共枝别干 Pronunciation and Pinyin
共枝别干 Character Breakdown
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More idioms starting with 共
- gòng共wéi为chún唇chǐ齿interdependent and mutually supportive
- gòng共shāng商guó国shì是jointly discuss important state affairs
- gòng共cún存gòng共róng荣coexist and co-prosper
- gòng共wǎn挽lù鹿chē车a couple sharing a humble, harmonious life
- gòng共xiāng相chún唇chǐ齿interdependent like lips and teeth
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- gòng共guàn贯tóng同tiáo条interconnected and consistent
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Open the tool →Questions about 共枝别干
What does 共枝别干 mean?
共枝别干 (gòng zhī bié gàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Though taught by the same master, each develops their own distinct style or school of thought; to share common roots but diverge into separate branches”.
How do you pronounce 共枝别干?
共枝别干 is pronounced gòng zhī bié gàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 共枝别干 literally mean?
Literally, 共枝别干 means “Shared branches, separate trunks”. It is used to mean “Though taught by the same master, each develops their own distinct style or school of thought; to share common roots but diverge into separate branches”.
What is the Chinese definition of 共枝别干?
比喻一个教师传授下来的但又各人自成一派。