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From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「蓋棺事定」. Details below.

Today, we explore the idiom 「蓋棺事定」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

It’s still a final judgment. Refers to the evaluation of a person’s life after his death.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

gài guān shì dìng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

goi3/koi3 gun1 si6 ding6

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.