4 characters Idiom and proverb 13 940

Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「盈科後進」, with details below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「盈科後進」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

When spring water encounters a pothole, it will not continue to flow forward until it is filled up. It is a metaphor that learning should be implemented step by step and not just for fame.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yíng kē hòu jìn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ying4 fo1 hau6 jeun3

Chinese idioms are limitless in number and diversity, presenting endless learning opportunities. These tools are here to help you embrace the beauty of the language.