4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 500

Chinese begins with basics like characters, builds up to words, and reaches idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms like 「千載一遇」, with details below.

The idiom 「千載一遇」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

It only happens once in a thousand years. Used to describe a rare opportunity.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiān zǎi yī yù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chin1 joi3 yat1 yu6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.