Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「秋收冬藏」. Check below for details.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「秋收冬藏」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Autumn is the season for harvesting crops, while winter is the time to store fruits for the year ahead. A metaphor for a year’s farming work.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiū shōu dōng cáng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chau1 sau1 dung1 chong4
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
