4 characters Idiom and proverb 4 967

Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「水枯石爛」 for better learning.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「水枯石爛」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

It means that something lasts for a long time.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

shuǐ kū shí làn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

seui2 fu1 sek6 laan6

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.