4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 173

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「通前澈後」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「通前澈後」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

From the beginning to the end. All, entire. Same as “throughout the past and the future”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tōng qián chè hòu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tung1 chin4 chit3 hau6

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.