We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「未雨綢繆」, with its explanation below.
The idiom 「未雨綢繆」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Prepare: to bind tightly. Before it rains, tie the doors and windows tightly. A metaphor for making preparations in advance.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wèi yǔ chóu miù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mei6 yu5 chau4 mau4
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