4 characters Idiom and proverb 23 577

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「電流星散」. Learn its usage below.

We’re presenting the idiom 「電流星散」 this time—its explanation and use are detailed below.

Metaphorically dissipating quickly.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

diàn liú xīng sàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

din6 lau4 sing1 saan2

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.