We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「得而複失」, explained below.
The idiom 「得而複失」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Fu: again, once more. Just got it and lost it again.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dé ér fú shī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dak1 yi4 fuk1 sat1
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.
