Free resources for learning Chinese are here for you! This series features idioms and proverbs with rich meanings. Check out 「走馬到任」 and its details.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「走馬到任」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Refers to the rapid arrival of new officials. Later it also generally refers to taking over a new position. Same as “take office immediately”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zǒu mǎ dào rèn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jau2 ma5 dou3/dou2 yam6
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
