4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 912

Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「見兔顧犬」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「見兔顧犬」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

When he saw the rabbit, he turned around and called the hunting dogs to chase it. It means that even though you may be late in action, you still have time if you quickly find a solution.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiàn tù gù quǎn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gin3 tou3 gu3 hyun2

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.