4 characters Idiom and proverb 29 652

Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「饑飽勞役」 below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「饑飽勞役」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Refers to a hard life and irregular meals.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qí bǎo láo yì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

gei1 baau2 lou4 yik6

The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.