Learn advanced Chinese idioms like 「歲不我與」, following the path from basic characters to phrases, all with this free resource.
Here’s the idiom 「歲不我與」, with its definition and practical application described below.
Age waits for no one. It means that we should rise up in time and do something.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
suì bù wǒ yǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seui3 bat1 ngo5 yu5
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.

