4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 747

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「日昃不食」 for better learning.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「日昃不食」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

The sun is already setting and it’s still not time to eat. Describes being focused and diligent.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rì zè bù shí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat6 jak1 bat1 sik6

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.