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We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「天假之年」, with its usage explained below.

The idiom 「天假之年」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

God has given us enough years of life. It means that one can live out his natural life.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tiān jiǎ zhī nián

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

tin1 ga2/ga3 ji1 nin4

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.