4 characters Idiom and proverb 7 669

Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「早韭晚菘」, with its explanation below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「早韭晚菘」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Cabbage: a vegetable name with many varieties. Chives in early spring and cabbage in late autumn. Generally refers to seasonal vegetables.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zǎo jiǔ wǎn sōng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jou2 gau2 maan5 sung1

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.