From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「如日中天」. Details below.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「如日中天」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
It seemed as if the sun was at the zenith. It is a metaphor that things are developing to a very prosperous stage.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rú rì zhōng tiān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yu4 yat6 jung3/jung1 tin1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

