The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「苟且偷生」, detailing its meaning and use.
The idiom 「苟且偷生」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
To get by: to muddle through; to live: to live in a miserable way. Live from day to day and barely survive.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gǒu qiě tōu shēng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau2 che2 tau1 saang1/sang1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
