Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「渴而掘井」 and its explanation.
The Chinese idiom 「渴而掘井」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Don’t dig a well until you’re thirsty. It is a metaphor for not being prepared in advance and having to find a solution at the last minute.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kě ér jué jǐng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hot3 yi4 gwat6 jeng2
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
