4 characters Idiom and proverb 5 931

Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「平流緩進」 today with this free Chinese resource.

The Chinese idiom 「平流緩進」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

It originally refers to a boat moving slowly forward in a slow current. The latter metaphor means steady progress.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

píng liú huǎn jìn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

peng4/ping4 lau4 wun6 jeun3

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.