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After learning basic characters, the next level in Chinese is combining them into words, and then idioms. This free guide helps you understand advanced idioms like 「移船就岸」. Meaning and usage are below.

The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「移船就岸」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.

Just: get close, get near. Change the original idea and take advantage of the situation to accomplish something. It also refers to something that comes without being invited.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yí chuán jiù àn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi4 syun4 jau6 ngon6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.