Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「前瞻後顧」, explained here.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「前瞻後顧」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
Look before and then look after. Sometimes used to describe too many concerns and indecision. Same as “look ahead and behind”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qián zhān hòu gù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chin4 jim1 hau6 gu3
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
