Can you explain more about this idiom? When can I use this? Can you explain more about this idiom? When can I use this? 在家靠父母，出门靠朋友

Find English Teachers

えみこ

Aug 2, 2015 5:24 AM

Corrections · 5

Can you explain more about this idiom? When can I use this?

Can you explain more about this idiom? When can I use this?
在家靠父母，出门靠朋友

It means exactly what it is said, everyone is dependent on someone in life.

人非独行 ~ Man does not walk alone (or Man is no solitary creature), within he depends on his parents, without on friends.

August 2, 2015

Thank you so much

August 4, 2015

It basically says that when you are at home, you rely on your parents. But when you leave home, you depend on your friends. You can basically use it whenever your friends help you with something, as an acknowledgement that friends are indeed helpful when family is not around. Say, your friend just lent you 2000 yuan to buy something you need. Then you can say that idiom to him.

August 2, 2015

Want to progress faster?

Join this learning community and try out free exercises!