Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「宵旰焦勞」, detailed below.
The idiom 「宵旰焦勞」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Describes being diligent in government affairs. Same as “working day and night with worry”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xiāo gàn jiāo láo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
siu1 gon3 jiu1 lou4
The vastness of Chinese idioms, with their many meanings and applications, is inspiring. We hope these resources will guide you in your language-learning adventure.
