4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 338

Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「久慣老誠」, as shown below.

Discover the idiom 「久慣老誠」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.

A metaphor for being worldly-wise. Same as “long practice makes a habit firm.”

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jiǔ guàn lǎo chéng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gau2 gwaan3 lou5 sing4

The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.