Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「積習難改」 and how to use it.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「積習難改」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Old habits: old habits formed over a long period of time. Old habits that have been formed for a long time are difficult to change.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī xí nán gǎi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik1 jaap6 naan4 goi2
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.
