We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「積穀防饑」, with its explanation below.
Discover the idiom 「積穀防饑」, along with its meaning and how it is applied in context.
Store food to prevent famine.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī yù fáng qí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik1 guk1 fong4 gei1
Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.

