杖履相从 — “To follow someone closely”
杖履相从 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to follow someone closely”. To be a constant companion or devoted follower, often implying accompanying an elder or respected figure. Literally, “to follow with a staff and shoes”.
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杖履相从 Pronunciation and Pinyin
杖履相从 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 杖履相从
老师退休后，许多学生仍然杖履相从，经常登门拜访。
After the teacher retired, many students still followed him closely, often visiting his home.
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Open the tool →Questions about 杖履相从
What does 杖履相从 mean?
杖履相从 (zhàng lǚ xiāng cóng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to follow someone closely”.
How do you pronounce 杖履相从?
杖履相从 is pronounced zhàng lǚ xiāng cóng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 杖履相从 literally mean?
Literally, 杖履相从 means “to follow with a staff and shoes”. It is used to mean “to follow someone closely”.
What is the Chinese definition of 杖履相从?
指追随左右。