本固枝荣 běn gù zhī róng

when the root is firm, the branches flourish

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. when the root is firm, the branches flourish

Characters

Character Meaning
本 běn HSK 1
this; the current; original
固 gù HSK 5
solid; hard; strong
枝 zhī HSK 6
branch; classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc
荣 róng HSK 5
honor; glory; thriving