Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「不如歸去」 and its explanation.
Introducing the idiom 「不如歸去」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
The cuckoo’s call sounds very much like “It’s better to go home.” In the old days, it was often used to express longing for home or to urge people to go home. It also means passive retreat.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù rú guī qù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 yu4 gwai1 heui3
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
