4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 889

Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「習故安常」, with its explanation below.

The idiom being introduced now is 「習故安常」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Refers to being accustomed to rules.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xí gù ān cháng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jaap6 gu2/gu3 on1 seung4

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.