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Learning Chinese is easier with our free resources! This series explains idioms and proverbs, valuable for various situations. Today’s idiom is 「歲月如流」, with more below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「歲月如流」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Describes how time passes as fast as flowing water.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

suì yuè rú liú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seui3 yut6 yu4 lau4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.