4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 851

Learning Chinese starts simple with characters, advances to words, and peaks with idioms. Explore the free idiom 「木已成舟」 here, with meaning and examples.

The Chinese idiom 「木已成舟」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Trees have been made into boats. It is a metaphor that things have become a done deal and cannot be changed.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

mù yǐ chéng zhōu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

muk6 yi5 sing4 jau1

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.