We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「履霜之戒」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「履霜之戒」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Walking on the frost knows that the time of freezing is coming soon. A metaphor for seeing signs in front of us and becoming more vigilant about the future.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lǚ shuāng zhī jiè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lei5 seung1 ji1 gaai3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
