4 characters Idiom and proverb 2 501

Chinese education begins with characters, continues with phrases, and grows into idioms. This free lesson covers the idiom 「千載一彈」. Learn its usage below.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「千載一彈」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

It speaks highly of the deep friendship between them, which is very rare.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

qiān zǎi yī dàn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

chin1 joi3 yat1 taan4/daan6

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.