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凫鹤从方 — “To let things take their natural course”

凫鹤从方 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to let things take their natural course”. To follow one's natural inclination. Literally, “Ducks and cranes follow their respective kinds”.

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凫鹤从方 Pronunciation and Pinyin

凫鹤从方 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
凫
fú6wild duck
鹤
hè15crane bird
从
cóng4to follow or comply
方
fāng4square, direction, method, just

Example Sentence with 凫鹤从方

面对孩子们的兴趣爱好,家长们应凫鹤从方,顺其自然地引导他们发展。
When it comes to children's hobbies and interests, parents should allow them to follow their natural inclinations, guiding their development accordingly.

Idioms Related to 凫鹤从方

More idioms starting with 凫

  • fú凫jū居yàn雁jù聚gather or congregate in one place
  • fú凫duǎn短hè鹤cháng长uneven or disparate lengths
  • fú凫jìng胫hè鹤xī膝Don't alter natural strengths and weaknesses
  • fú凫qū趋què雀yuè跃waddle like a duck and hop like a sparrow

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What does 凫鹤从方 mean?

凫鹤从方 (fú hè cóng fāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to let things take their natural course”.

How do you pronounce 凫鹤从方?

凫鹤从方 is pronounced fú hè cóng fāng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 凫鹤从方 literally mean?

Literally, 凫鹤从方 means “Ducks and cranes follow their respective kinds”. It is used to mean “to let things take their natural course”.

What is the Chinese definition of 凫鹤从方?

指野鸭和鹤各从其所属的品类。比喻顺其自然行事。

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