We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「舊燕歸巢」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「舊燕歸巢」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The swallows from the past flew back to their old nests. A metaphor for a wanderer’s joy in returning home.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jiù yàn guī cháo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gau6 yin3 gwai1 chaau4
The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.
