Free Chinese learning, tailored for you! This series highlights idioms and proverbs, useful in many contexts. Let’s explain 「新故代謝」 and how it’s used.
Let’s learn about the idiom 「新故代謝」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.
Refers to the process by which organisms constantly replace old substances with new substances. It also means that new things continue to emerge and develop and replace old things. Same as metabolism.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xīn gù dài xiè
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
san1 gu2/gu3 doi6 je6
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.
