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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「晨炊星飯」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Cook breakfast in the early morning and have dinner at night. Describes going out early and coming back late, working hard all day.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chén chuī xīng fàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

san4 cheui1 sing1 faan6

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.