Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「坐失事機」, with details below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「坐失事機」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Lost the opportunity in vain.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zuò shī shì jī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cho5 sat1 si6 gei1
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.

