We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「望秋先零」, explained below.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「望秋先零」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Zero: withering. It withers first when it sees autumn coming. It is a metaphor for a weak constitution that cannot withstand the wind and frost. It also refers to premature aging.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wàng qiū xiān líng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mong6 chau1 sin1 ling4
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
