Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「隨遇而安」, explained here.
Here, we present the idiom 「隨遇而安」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.
Sui: obey; Yu: encounter. It means being able to adapt to the environment and be content in any situation.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
suí yù ér ān
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui4 yu6 yi4 on1
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.
