4 characters Idiom and proverb 12 435

We want to help you study Chinese for free! This series spotlights idioms and proverbs, known for their meaning and use. Learn about 「返老還童」 below.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「返老還童」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

Rejuvenate from aging. Describes an elderly person who is full of energy.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fǎn lǎo hái tóng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

faan2 lou5 waan4 tung4

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.