4 characters Idiom and proverb 13 501

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

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「既成事實」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

Already accomplished: already accomplished. The facts that have already happened. It often refers to a situation created by force or some other means.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jì chéng shì shí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gei3 sing4 si6 sat6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.