Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「日昃旰食」. Check below for details.
This introduction highlights the idiom 「日昃旰食」, with its meaning and examples explained below.
We had dinner when the sun was setting and it was getting late. Describes being diligent in government affairs.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rì zè gàn shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yat6 jak1 gon3 sik6
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.
