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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「美意延年」 for better learning.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「美意延年」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

People who are optimistic about everything can be healthy and live longer.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

měi yì yán nián

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

mei5 yi3 yin4 nin4

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.