4 characters Idiom and proverb 16 793

We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「送往勞來」, explained below.

Introducing the idiom 「送往勞來」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.

Describes being busy with socializing. Same as “seeing off and welcoming”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sòng wǎng láo lái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

sung3 wong5 lou4 loi4

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.