We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「順風使帆」, explained below.
Our focus this time is on the idiom 「順風使帆」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.
Set sail and sail according to the wind. A metaphor for taking advantage of a favorable situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shùn fēng shǐ fān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun6 fung1 sai2/si2 faan4
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
