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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 「積沙成塔」, explained below.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「積沙成塔」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

A metaphor for small amounts accumulating to amount to a lot.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jī shā chéng tǎ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jik1 sa1 sing4 taap3

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.