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Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「急流勇進」, detailed below.

The idiom 「急流勇進」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Be brave enough to move forward in the rapids. Describes being proactive and not retreating in dangerous situations.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jí liú yǒng jìn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gap1 lau4 yung5 jeun3

Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.