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 「一蹴而得」, explained below.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「一蹴而得」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
It is a metaphor for something that is easy to do and succeeds in an instant. Same as “accomplish it in one go”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yī cù ér dé
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat1 chuk1 yi4 dak1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
