4 characters Idiom and proverb 17 950

Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「接踵而來」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

The idiom 「接踵而來」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

It means people coming one after another. Used to describe a large number of people coming in an endless stream.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiē zhǒng ér lái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jip3 jung2 yi4 loi4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.