4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 734

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「日旰不食」, with its explanation below.

Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「日旰不食」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.

Describes being focused and diligent. Same as “working day and night and forgetting to eat”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rì gàn bù shí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat6 gon3 bat1 sik6

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.