Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「積重難返」 below.
Discover the idiom 「積重難返」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Heavy: deep degree; return: turn around. Thought styles or habits formed over a long period of time are difficult to change.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī zhòng nán fǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik1 jung6/chung5/chung4 naan4 faan1
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.
