4 characters Idiom and proverb 20 90

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 「揮戈返日」, with its explanation below.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「揮戈返日」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

With a wave of the spear, you can make the setting sun turn back. ①A metaphor for lingering on a scene, hoping that the day could be extended. ② It is often used to describe the great talent and strategy that can overcome difficulties and turn crises around.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

huī gē fǎn rì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fai1 gwo1 faan1 yat6

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