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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「度日如歲」 and how to use it.

The Chinese idiom 「度日如歲」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A day seems as long as a year. Used to describe that life is very difficult. Same as “days pass by like years”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dù rì rú suì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dou6/dok6/dou2 yat6 yu4 seui3

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.