We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「顧後瞻前」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「顧後瞻前」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Describes careful and cautious consideration before doing something. Same as “look ahead and behind”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
gù hòu zhān qián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
gu3 hau6 jim1 chin4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
