We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「反水不收」, with its explanation below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「反水不收」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
The water has been poured out and cannot be taken back. A metaphor for something that is irreversible.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fǎn shuǐ bù shōu
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
faan2 seui2 bat1 sau1
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.

