We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「福為禍始」, explained below.
This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「福為禍始」, with its definition and usage detailed below.
It means that blessing and misfortune are unpredictable, and enjoying happiness too much will lead to disaster. Also known as “Blessings come before disasters.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fú wéi huò shǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fuk1 wai6/wai4 wo6 chi2
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.
