4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 112

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

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「回乾就濕」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

It refers to the mother letting the baby stay in a dry place while she herself stays in a wet place.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

huí gàn jiù shī

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wui4 gon3 jau6 sap1

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.