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 「不次之遷」, explained below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「不次之遷」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Ci: sequence, rank; Qian: promotion in official position. A metaphor for a promotion in official rank beyond the norm.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù cì zhī qiān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 chi3 ji1 chin1
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.

