We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「人事代謝」.
Today’s idiom is 「人事代謝」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Metabolism: replacement, alternation. Generally refers to the alternation of the old and the new in human affairs.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rén shì dài xiè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yan4 si6 doi6 je6
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
