Progressing from characters to words and idioms marks advanced Chinese. This guide freely explains 「計日以待」 for your learning.
The idiom 「計日以待」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
You can count the days and wait. Describes a time that is not far away. Same as “wait and see”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jì rì yǐ dài
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gai3/gai2 yat6 yi5 doi6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
