Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「日朘月減」, explained here.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「日朘月減」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
?Ang shrink, reduce. Describes the gradual shrinkage. It also means being plundered from time to time. Describes the gradual shrinkage. It also means being plundered from time to time. Same as “the sun cuts and the moon shreds”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rì juān yuè jiǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat6 jeui1 yut6 gaam2
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
