4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 744

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

Today’s idiom is 「日居月諸」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Ju: pronounced as “ji”, an interjection, same as “hu”; Zhu: an interjection. Refers to the passage of time.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rì jū yuè zhū

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat6 geui1 yut6 jyu1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.