Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「先知先覺」 for better learning.
Introducing the idiom 「先知先覺」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
Know: to understand; realize: to realize. Refers to people who understand things earlier than ordinary people.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiān zhī xiān jiào
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sin1 ji1 sin1 gok3
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.

