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 「不遑寧息」, explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「不遑寧息」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
There is no leisure time to live a peaceful life. Refers to being busy dealing with heavy or urgent matters. Same as “no peace of mind”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù huáng níng xī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 wong4 ning4 sik1
There are a countless number of Chinese idioms, each with unique meanings and applications. We’ve provided these resources to help guide you as you dive deeper into learning Chinese.
