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Today’s idiom is 「華不再揚」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.

Flowers that have bloomed will not bloom again within a year. A metaphor for time that has passed and will never come back.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

huá bù zài yáng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wa4 bat1 joi3 yeung2/yeung4

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.