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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.