Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「物極將返」 and how to use it.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「物極將返」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
When things develop to the extreme, they will transform into the opposite direction. Same as “Everything turns to the opposite extreme.”
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wù jí jiāng fǎn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mat6 gik6 jeung1 faan1
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.

