Your free Chinese learning resource is here! This idiom and proverb series introduces phrases rich in meaning. Today, we explain 「朝生暮死」 and its usage.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「朝生暮死」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
① Born in the morning, dead in the evening. ②Now it is also used to describe the short life of things.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cháo shēng mù sǐ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jiu1 saang1/sang1 mou6 sei2
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.
