4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 681

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「先來後到」. Learn its usage below.

The Chinese idiom 「先來後到」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Determine the order according to the order of arrival.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xiān lái hòu dào

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sin1 loi4 hau6 dou3/dou2

Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.