4 characters Idiom and proverb 22 679

Progress in Chinese starts with characters, then words, finally idioms. Here’s a free look at 「當務之急」 and its explanation.

The idiom 「當務之急」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Current affairs: refers to matters that should be handled. The most urgent task at hand.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

dāng wù zhī jí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

dong1 mou6 ji1 gap1

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