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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「知來藏往」. Meaning and usage are below.

Discover the idiom 「知來藏往」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

It means to have some foresight into the future and to have a clear understanding of the past.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhī lái cáng wǎng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji1 loi4 chong4 wong5

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.