From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「得過且過」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The Chinese idiom 「得過且過」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
And: for the time being. As long as you can get by, just keep living like this. Describes someone who has no ambition.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dé guò qiě guò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dak1 gwo3 che2 gwo3
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.

