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The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「秋後算賬」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
This refers to the settlement of accounts after the autumn harvest. It is a metaphor for waiting until later to settle accounts with the party that opposes oneself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiū hòu suàn zhàng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chau1 hau6 syun3 jeung3
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.
