From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「雞鳴而起」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The Chinese idiom 「雞鳴而起」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Get up when the cock crows. Describes diligence and perseverance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī míng ér qǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gai1 ming4 yi4 hei2
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.

